Chapter 433

Nicole released her grip on Jacob's shirt, her eyes glistening with tears. She looked pitiable as she gazed at the man before her, her breathing slightly uneven. "Let's just head home. We can't exactly do anything here, regardless of how many people are around," she muttered. Nicole's tone was so calm that it sent a jolt through Jacob's heart. Nonetheless, he fought back the ache in his chest as he guided Nicole back to the car, his arm around her waist. The atmosphere in the car was tense, especially for Nicole. She felt a tightness in her chest and, after a long moment, glanced at Jacob. Then, she mumbled, "I'm getting married to Griffin in a couple of days." Jacob's hands tightened on the steering wheel. He caught a glimpse of her in the rearview mirror but could not bring himself to look at her directly. He simply mumbled a soft acknowledgment. His voice was detached, almost as light as her previous words. Noticing his silence, Nicole was about to say more, but Jacob's distan