Chapter 7

When Jacob got to his new in-laws house, he didn’t expect to be welcomed by the sight of his wife all but being thrown out of the house. As Isabelle stumbled onto the porch, he reached forward quickly and caught her arms, steadying her. “What’s going on?” he demanded, taking in her face. Her face was flushed, her lips pursed, while her eyes were teary and red. “Nothing,” she muttered, turning her face away from him and freeing herself from his grip. “What are you doing here?” Jacob looked towards the open door, where Isabelle’s sister had been standing a few seconds ago. Turning around, he spotted Kevin who was carrying several shopping bags. “Kevin, bring them into the house,” he told him. “Okay, boss,” Kevin agreed and walked past the couple into the house. “What is that?” Isabelle asked as she looked closely at the bags Kevin was carrying. “Gifts for my new in-laws,” Jacob answered, and then reached for her hand. “Come on, let’s go inside.” As Isabelle went back into the house in Ja