Chapter 138

Nicole turned to leave, but Samuel hurriedly followed her out. "Let me walk you out." Frowning, Eugene followed closely behind. "Dad!" Just as Nicole stepped outside, she bumped into someone's chest. "Careful!" Davon exclaimed from the side. Nicole, still wearing her cap, didn't get a clear look at the person and almost tumbled backward. Jacob instinctively grabbed her wrist and pulled her back. Seeing her stabilized, he let go of her hand and asked calmly, "Are you okay?" Nicole instinctively looked up to thank him. "Yeah, thank..." The moment their eyes met, she instantly lowered her head. How could she run into him here? She wondered if he recognized her. With just one glance, Jacob saw through Nicole's panicked eyes from under the cover of her cap. Before he could ask, Samuel, who followed Nicole out, quickly intervened and explained, "Mr. Blake, you're here... There's a bit of an unexpected situation. Please don't mind it." "It's okay." Jacob looked at Nicole, who had