Surviving Heartbreak novel

---- Chapter 28 With his hands raised above his head in surrender , Jacob walked toward Rebecca without the slightest hesitation. "Let go of Penny." "In your dreams!" yelled Rebecca. She lifted the syringe in her hand with a vicious look in her eyes and stabbed it toward Penelope. However, Jacob kicked her away, then grabbed Rebecca's wrists and pressed her to the ground.

"Tf you dare hurt Penny like this, you can look forward to spending the rest of your life in prison, you bitch!" he spat in a voice as cold as ice. Soon, the police arrived and escorted Rebecca into a police car. She laughed hysterically, looking like she was mentally deranged. "I've lost, but do you think you haven't, Jacob Thornton? The woman you love deeply has become your stepmother and is no longer attainable.

Ah, it sure brings a tear to the eye!" "Shut up!" Jacob roared at her before turning around to help a pale- faced Penelope stand and asking anxiously, "Are you alright?" Penelope just barely managed to stand firmly on her feet. She flashed him a grateful smile and said, "I'm ---- alright. Thank you for risking your life to save me today." "Tf you want to thank me, then make sure to eat more.

You're already five months pregnant , yet you're as thin as a stick," said Jacob as he escorted her to her car with a forlorn look on his face. Then, in a solemn voice, he said, "Take care." She waved goodbye. "You too." For the next few days, she did not see any sign of Jacob. However, every time she visited the hospital for a prenatal check-up, she would catch sight of a tall figure lurking just out of the corner of her eye. The figure would stealthily follow her around.

Every time she turned around , the figure would be gone. She also got used to him silently stalking her, and the days passed in peace for the two of them. A few days before she gave birth, something happened at the Thornton Group's branch company in Olcrane. Peter rushed over to deal with the situation , but due to the local war happening in that country , she lost contact with him. She was so anxious that she called whatever friends ---- she could and begged for help.

After Jacob rushed home following a long journey, he frowned with displeasure and asked, "Why didn't you seek me out when such a major thing has happened to my stepfather? Hurry up and tell me the specific details. I'll bring some men over to find him!" Penelope told him everything , sobbing all the while. She then asked worriedly , "The fighting is intense over there, so it's really dangerous. You must pay attention to your own safety!

I'll be waiting for the both of you to return!" Jacob leaned over to wipe away the tears gathering at the corners of her eyes, then said firmly, "Don't cry. We'll be alright. I'll bring him back even if I have to risk my life!" He walked to the doorway before turning back to look at her. "Can you agree to one request of mine, Penny?" "What is it?" she asked. "Sing me a lullaby to lull me to sleep," he said cautiously . "This should be nothing to you.

Promise me that, please?" "We'll discuss it further after you've returned ," she replied ambiguously. She did not receive any news from Jacob after his departure . Jacob and Peter did not return even after she gave birth.