Unexpected Blessing After Divorce

Chapter 433

Chapter 433 It Was All Right

Jacob parted his lips, appearing poised to explain, but when he gazed into Yuliana’s eyes, he held his tongue and remained silent.

He lowered his eyes and looked at the ground. This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

Yuliana couldn’t help but draw a parallel between Jacob’s reticent expression and Sabrina’s.

In fact, Jacob not only resembled Sabrina in looks but also in character.

“Jake, I didn’t mean to blame you. But if you leave the school like this, your teachers and I will be worried about your safety,” said Yuliana softly.

“I’m sorry, Yuliana,” Jacob uttered. “My concern for my mother has me feeling uneasy, and I feel compelled to return and check on her.”

He refrained from asking the teacher for leave as he knew it was unlikely to be granted, given the risks. involved in allowing a middle school student to travel from Yrinas back to Juxshire at night. Besides, he chose not to disclose this to Yuliana so as not to trouble her with worries about his safety.

Before his transfer to Juxshire, Sabrina had advised him to cultivate independence during his studies there. He was urged to depend on himself as much as possible, not just in his academic pursuits but also in his daily life, and avoid leaning too heavily on others for everything.

Sabrina also said that she couldn’t spend her whole life with him.

At that time, he had simply presumed that Sabrina’s remark was a response to his need to adjust to living in the school hostel upon his arrival in Juxshire.

As he reflected on this, it dawned on him that Sabrina had likely harbored a predetermined plan all along.

Jacob clenched his fists, raised his head, and looked at Yuliana. He pursed his lips and asked, “Yuliana, do you know where my mom is?”

Yuliana found herself at a loss for words, unsure of how to answer Jacob.

There was silence in the living room.

Christopher looked at the two and said, “Your mother is missing.”

Hearing this, the two turned to look at him.

Yuliana glared at him and called out, “Christopher!”

Meanwhile, Jacob’s reaction was mixed with disbelief, panic, and confusion.

Christopher remained unperturbed by Yuliana’s scowl and calmly addressed her. “He’s no longer a child. He’s a teenager now. As his mother’s closest confidant, he has every right to know,” he stated matter-of-factly.

He then shifted his gaze to Jacob, whose complexion had turned an ashen hue, and delivered the grave news. “Your mother has been missing for nearly three days now. Your sister has already notified the police, but we’ve yet to receive any concrete updates. I’m afraid you shouldn’t hold out too much hope, as the odds are not in her favor,” he said in a somber tone.

Upon hearing the news, Jacob’s slight frame trembled, his legs turning weak as he collapsed onto the couch. “It can’t be! It’s impossible!” Jacob muttered in disbelief, shaking his head vigorously. His eyes had turned red in an instant, and his hands clung tightly to the edge of the couch in a desperate attempt to anchor himself. Suddenly, a glimmer of hope flashed across Jacob’s face as he turned to

Yuliana with a desperate plea in his eyes. “Yuliana, what he said isn’t true, is it? My mom can’t just go missing out of nowhere. She must have just abandoned me and left, right?” he implored, his voice trembling with a mix of emotions.

“Jake.” Yuliana’s voice trailed off as she looked at Jacob, realizing that the harsh reality was too much for him to bear.

Christopher was right. After all, Jacob was Sabrina’s only living family member in the world, and it was important for him to understand the gravity of the situation.

Yuliana took a few steps forward and knelt in front of Jacob, gently placing her hand on top of his trembling hand “I’m sorry, Jacob, but Aunt Sabrina really is missing,” she whispered softly, trying her best to comfort him in this moment of despair.

As soon as she finished her sentence, Jacob burst into tears

Jacob quickly wiped away his tears with the back of his hand, and his body tensed up as he struggled to control the overwhelming flood of emotions threatening to consume him. It seemed as though he was using every ounce of his strength to hold back the pain and grief that threatened to break him down completely

Yuliana wanted to comfort him, but she didn’t know how.

When Damian had an accident, Jacob was only eight or nine years old. Sabrina and Jacob had been each other’s support system ever since. They traveled around the world together and eventually returned to Yrinas. Sabrina was everything to Jacob, his anchor and his sense of security. The thought of losing her was almost unbearable.

The uncertainty of Sabrina’s whereabouts and her life or death had a profound impact on Jacob, who was only 14 or 15 years old. His whole world was turned upside down as the person he relied on for

security and love was suddenly gone

Jacob’s depressed sobbing sounded in the living room.

Yuliana rose to her feet, tugging at Christopher’s arm, leading him towards the door outside the room where Jacob sat. She felt that Jacob needed some time to be alone and allow his emotions to flow freely.

As soon as they stepped outside, Yuliana released her grip on Christopher and took a couple of steps to the side, making it clear that she didn’t want to stand next to him.

Christopher looked at her and asked, “Are you angry?”

Yuliana made her way over to a bench against the wall and sat down.

She was not mad at what Christopher had said to Jacob,

She even thought it was better that Christopher had straightforwardly stated the truth, something she would have struggled to do. She had no idea how to approach the topic with Jacob.

Yuliana wasn’t in the mood to engage in conversation with Christopher. Instead, she looked up at the night sky and listened to the sound of Jacob’s weeping emanating from the room. Surprisingly, the anxiety that had been gnawing at her for days dissipated at this moment.

About ten minutes later, Jacob emerged from the room, his emotions seemingly more controlled.

He glanced at Christopher standing at the door and then looked at Yuliana and called out to her, “Yuliana.”

Yuliana stood up, looked at him, and didn’t take the initiative to speak.

Jacob said, “Can I talk to you?”

Yuliana nodded. “Okay.”

The two went upstairs.

Yuliana led Jacob to Sabrina’s room, then she walked to the wardrobe and took out the letter she had tucked away in her pocket. She handed it to Jacob and said, “Jake, this is what Aunt Sabrina left for you.” Jacob was stunned for a moment, then he took the letter and quickly unfolded it.

Sabrina’s letter to Jacob didn’t provide too many details. She simply urged him to take care of himself, study hard, and grow up to be a good person. She also instructed him on the necessary matters at home.

After all, Jacob needed to do all these things by himself in the future.

After reading the letter, Jacob burst into tears again.

As a child, Jacob didn’t like to cry. He believed that boys who cry appear weak and cowardly. His late father, Damian, had always taught him to be strong and brave, as he was the second man in the family and needed to protect Sabrina and Yuliana.

Therefore, when Damian passed away, he held back his tears.

Because he knew that now that his father was gone, he was the only man at home.

But now he couldn’t be brave anymore, and there seemed to be no need to be brave.

Jacob doubled over and wept uncontrollably.

He had heard downstairs from the man and Yuliana that his mother was missing, and he still clung to a trace of hope, but as soon as he saw the letter, it shattered and vanished completely.

Yuliana was moved by his tears and couldn’t help but step forward to embrace him, joining him in his tears, “It’s okay, Jake. You still have me. It’s going to be okay,” she whispered.

It was not only to comfort Jacob but also for herself.

The next morning, Yuliana finally received a call from Neville to go to the Lusterg Police Station to identify the body. Christopher drove his car, with Yuliana and her younger brother sitting in the back.

On their way there, they remained silent.

The previous night. Jacob had asked Yuliana numerous questions Yuliana had been transparent and honest in her responses She had revealed the truth about Damian’s death and Sabrina’s disappearance.

Having heard Yuliana’s explanations, Jacob appeared to be more composed and silently made his way back to his room

When Jacob woke up in the morning, his eyes were red and bloodshot, evidence that he had stayed up all night. However, the experience also seemed to have matured him overnight.