Chapter 78

Nicole took a quick look at her phone, feeling puzzled. She replied, "Are you out of your mind? Just hang up if you have nothing to say." "Thank you, for the resort's proposal," he suddenly said. Why was Jacob acting so strange? She even had a feeling that the caller was no longer the high and mighty Jacob Blake. She hummed in acknowledgement. "And…?" "And… We…" Nicole's heart raced. She feared that he would blurt something unexpected. She interrupted, "And, don't forget the time that we've agreed to meet for our divorce in two days." Nicole's words silenced Jacob. He couldn't bring himself to say what he wanted to say. The expression on his face was grim. "I'm going to bed. Bye!" Nicole hung up quickly. She was too nervous. After hanging up, she clutched tightly onto her phone. She had only just realized how fast her heart was beating. She gave herself two quick slaps on her cheeks. She shut her eyes and mumbled to herself, "Nicole! Don't fall for his act!" … The nex