Chapter 41 The Past

Myra sat silently watching her father in his paralysed state while a middle-aged maid patiently fed him his lunch. Hours had passed since Jake had spoken to her, but she was still unable to accept the fact that it was three years past. Her father had aged quickly, but at least, his face looked a lot more peaceful than before. She wondered what had happened during this time. Had he suffered? Was she a dutiful daughter? The more she tried to rack her brains, the more her mind appeared a total blank. 'Myra?" Jake's deep voice surprised her, waking her from her thoughts. The maid greeted him before resuming feeding the aged man. 'Uh…" 'Let's go for a walk," he gestured towards her. She peered down at the ring on her finger and then at Jake's charming face. Was this man really her husband? Even after how she had denied him, she had eventually gone back to him and said her vows to him? It was truly confusing. But the fact that she would never have a child with him would bug her for a v