Chapter 1358

Olivia, worried that Jacob hadn't heard her clearly, gently placed her hand over her mouth and whispered again, "Wait." "Okay," he replied softly. Then, his eyes softened with a smile. "I'll wait for you." Hearing those words, Olivia felt a huge sense of relief, as if a heavy weight had been lifted from her chest. It felt like floating, an emptiness left behind after all the tension had drained away. From the other side, Jacob studied her. "Olivia, I didn't expect this." His smile grew a little wider. "I'm happy." At that moment, Olivia decided not to focus on his self-destructive habits anymore. As long as he still had hope, as long as he was willing to cooperate, it was enough for her. "Your mother is here," she said, her voice calm but careful. Jacob's smile froze for a moment, but then he asked, "How are they?" By 'they,' Olivia knew he was also asking about his father. She froze, unsure how to answer. Jacob still didn't know that his father had passed away. "Why aren't you