Ex-wife, Please Come Back novel Chapter 358

Sitting in the restaurant, Jacob stared blankly at the crowd. It was a usual occurrence to see people flock the area after office hours.

Across Jacob was Alice, who stared at him with her brows furrowed. She didn't know what he was thinking right now. But one thing was for sure––Jacob wasn't happy to see her back.

Even after all this time, he still never learned to love her. And because of this, Alice felt a pang of pain wrapping her heart.

But still, she had to continue to strive for her future. Just because Jacob didn't love her back didn't mean her world would stop. Alice knew it better than anyone else. Holding back her thoughts and flashing a half-smile, she fixed her eyes on him.

"How are you and Sara doing?" In fact, Alice already knew what he was gonna say. But to show courtesy, she still asked.

"Pretty good." Jacob took a sip of his water and pursed his lips as if he had nothing to hide about this question.

"Really?" Alice pinched her hand nervously. 'They are still good even after she learned about my pregnancy?' She had to give it to Sara for sticking up with him! 'The woman is really one of a kind, reason why she probably won Jacob's heart.'

"So Alice, what I want to say is…" Jacob heaved a deep breath and crossed his arms against his chest before adding, "You have to stop whatever it is you're planning. You deserve a better life. Don't be too stubborn to see the truth."

Alice eyed Jacob in shock. She didn't expect that he would be so straightforward.

"Jacob, what are you talking about? I don't understand. I like you, and I'm bearing your child now."

As Alice spoke, she gently stroked her belly with her face full of tenderness.

Meanwhile, Jacob felt slightly helpless. It seemed that no matter what he said, she wouldn't listen to him.

"Actually, I shouldn't have said that. I know you wouldn't listen to me. But make sure you wouldn't stir any troubles."

Anger flashed through Alice's eyes as she heard those words. "Jacob, I have always thought you were a responsible man. So, why are you going to abandon our baby and me now?"

Alice feigned a pitiful expression. And she knew it worked as Jacob began to exhibit even a little bit of remorse. But he could not undo what he had done, and his patience was wearing out.

If Alice insisted on blaming him for his mistake, Jacob would not be as good-tempered as she thought. After all, the man had never been scared of threats.

If she begged him, he might soften up to her. But if she were to blackmail him, Jacob would not be as forgiving.

Suddenly, a waiter came over and served their steak. And remembering that it was Sara's favorite food, Jacob couldn't help but flash a loving smile on his lips.

There he was again––thinking of his girlfriend in the middle of this meeting. 'What is she thinking about right now? Is she happy? Is she too worried about this matter to eat?'

"I didn't say that I will abandon you and the baby. I think you know better than me how you got pregnant, don't you think so?" Jacob cut the steak on his plate quietly as he spat those words.

He had to be direct towards Alice sooner or later. So why prolong the confrontation?

"Jacob! How can you say that? I have this baby because we made love! I don't care if you don't like me. I will keep the baby, and you will have nothing to do with us!"

Alice pierced him with her arrogant eyes. She only said that because she knew Jacob too well. That man would never have the heart to let his son grow up without a father.

Jacob would never do such a thing. Thinking of this, a ghost of a triumphant smile crept up on her lips.

'Stop struggling now. I know you're going to keep this child.' Alice wanted to voice out those words but chose to keep her mouth shut.

And seeing that Jacob didn't say anything, she continued, "Jacob, this baby is a gift from God. Even if I can't be with you, I will keep this baby. And that's enough for me."

Alice held Jacob's hand with her eyes full of expectation. She had made the biggest concessions. So, Jacob should know what to do now.

"Keep the baby, Alice? Why would you do that? I have told you that we are over. If you think you can threaten me with such a thing, then you are too naive. Who do you think you are?"

Jacob said maliciously, realizing that he was left with no choice. Alice had gone too far. He guessed she didn't even know why she made such a choice herself.

Meanwhile, Alice was stunned to hear him. 'When did Jacob become like this? He looks like a stranger to me now. Is this really the man I knew?'

"Did Sara say something to you? Does she have a problem with that? Jacob, if she doesn't agree, I can beg her. I will submit to her just so she can approve of this!"

Alice's voice sounded like she was about to cry. Knowing that Sara had undergone an abortion before and knew what it was like, Alice hoped that the former would not let her experience the same thing.

Before, Alice was so confident that Jacob liked her. However, now, she realized that his heart never really belonged to her at all.

A woman who couldn't even keep a man's heart might also lose her child. Alice pinched Jacob's hand harder as she sported a pitiful look.

Perhaps it was because he hadn't seen her in a long time, but Jacob thought she looked more beautiful now.

However, he didn't care about her pretty face. No matter how gorgeous she was, it couldn't hide the fact that Jacob didn't love her anymore.

So, he withdrew his hand ruthlessly, leaving Alice's hands frozen on the table. Right there and then, she knew it was hopeless to beg for his love and affection.

Jacob leaned back, holding his nose in the air as if he owned the entire world. And as he pierced his intense gaze at her, he uttered, "This has nothing to do with Sara. Don't get her involved."

Judging from Jacob's tone, he was not reminding Alice but more like warning her. Obviously, his patience had run out the moment he heard her talk about Sara. Looking at her now, across the table, Jacob wondered how he got himself to love such a woman before.

"Jacob, what did Sara do to you? You weren't like this! Don't you see? You were not a mean and shameless man like her before!" Alice said indignantly.

Although she really wanted to scold him, she resorted to making oblique accusations. After all, she knew that lashing out at this man wouldn't result in anything good.

Meanwhile, Jacob exhibited a look of disgust. 'Why did I fall in love with this woman before? Did I really love her?'

"Enough, Alice. Don't you dare judge Sara! Who do you think you are?" Jacob growled in a low voice, bursting with his anger.

And because Alice seldom saw him get mad, she was utterly frightened.

For a while, she was caught tongue-tied. Not only did she not know what to say, but her mind also went blank.