CHAPTER 81 TOLL OF FRUSTRATION

He understood what had happened to him and likely entered flight mode instead of confronting the situation. He was weak. He had become so soft. His brother had caused a wreck, and rebuilding and maintaining seemed hard. He was broken, and his inner strength failed him. "Hmmm...I will go see him." Samantha said. Samantha left her baby in his seat to eat noodles and an egg. She hurriedly moved to the bathroom, unsure of her first move. She took her steps carefully and looked straight up to where he was. Jake sobbed while facing the wall. He had his right hand on it, bent his head, and cried like a little child. Samantha felt emotional and shed tears, too. Unbeknownst to Jake, Samantha moved closer, believing that Jake was still the strong man she knew. She thought he needed to be supported and loved more than before. However, she wondered if this was the perfect time for the touch he wanted. She slowly raised her arm, not afraid but careful about how the touch would soothe him. He je