“I don’t mention it, say it yourself, your mother, and your elder brother’s family, how much anger I have suffered?”
Hearing this, Jacob could not help but feel some sadness deep inside.
For so many years, although he was outwardly confused and uncontested, he clearly remembered all the discrimination and exclusion she had endured.
Seeing the sadness of Elaine crying, his heart surged to a point of heartache for her.
Don’t know if it was from his heart or under the effect of alcohol, he stepped forward to Elaine, gently patted her shoulder, and sighed: “Hey …… for so many years, you have suffered a lot of aggression.”
Jacob’s words instantly poked Elaine’s heart, her whole body hugged Jacob’s waist and cried out with a wow sound, while Jacob patted her back while also some tears surging out.
At this time, Claire came down from upstairs and was startled to see this situation, she wanted to speak, but seeing that her parents seemed to be able to snuggle with each other so rarely, she hurried moved to Charlie’s side and asked in a low voice: “Husband, what happened to my parents?”
Charlie smiled awkwardly and said, “The two of them just talked about the old days and seemed to have feelings as they talked ……”
Claire nodded and lamented, “It’s good, I haven’t seen them embracing like this for many years.”
Saying that, she hurriedly beckoned to Charlie and whispered, “Then let’s go! Don’t disturb them!”
Charlie answered and quietly left the house together.
FAQ Novel
Q: What sparks the emotional conversation between Jacob and Elaine?
A: The conversation begins with Jacob’s perfunctory response, leading Elaine to voice her long-standing grievances about how she feels mistreated by the Willson family.
Q: How does Jacob respond to Elaine’s emotional outburst?
A: Initially trying to deflect, Jacob eventually acknowledges Elaine’s suffering over the years, which leads to a rare moment of comfort and shared tears between them.
What are your thoughts on the unfolding events in this chapter?