Chapter 59

I said I would try but I know myself better. I had some doubts that I could handle it without hurting him more. On our first night together as a couple, we didn't talk much about what happened. I didn't put some pressure on him that we should discuss it because I knew he was confused.

The next few days, Jacob was busy in the field and I stumbled d in the cottage with almost nothing to do. For a few days, I did my job as his wife; prepared his meals, and fed him in bed.

One day he came home at lunchtime. As soon as I heard his motorcycle coming in, I immediately stood up to prepare the table for our lunch. However, he stayed in the living room for a few minutes.

Jacob was standing by the window and even though I could only see his back from where I was, my heart ached thinking that he was home. When he looked out the window, his hands were in his pockets. I know he is thinking deeply. I slowly climbed up to surprise him. The man deserves the best that life has to offer, an