Chapter 863

Sophie slowed down her eating as she pondered something. At that moment, Jacob emerged from the kitchen holding a plate of fruits for Sophie, just as she and Katrina were deep in conversation. Over the past four years, Jacob had transformed completely. Gone was the shy boy, replaced by a mature, stern man—though he always seemed to soften when around Sophie and Katrina. "What are you two talking about?" Jacob asked with a smile as he approached. Sophie looked up, her face lighting up. "Where did you go?" Jacob handed her the plate, saying, "I washed your favorite strawberries." Katrina, if asked, would proudly declare her son-in-law her favorite person. Since marrying Sophie, he had showered her with affection, far more than she had ever received from her own parents. In Katrina's eyes, Jacob was almost too indulgent with Sophie. Seeing him with the strawberries, Katrina teased, "You're spoiling her, Jacob. What if she turns into a spoiled brat?" Jacob chuckled at that. "Don't