Ex-wife, Please Come Back novel Chapter 264

Jacob followed Will out of the funeral home and into the courtyard. Only after making sure that they were alone, Will spoke.

"What happened? Tell me the truth." He was calm. Since he had overseen life thoroughly, he was not emotional, even though his close friend had passed away.

He was not crying inconsolably. A sad person usually never cried, and someone who was completely torn up would often remain calm instead of showing their emotions.

"My father's surgery was not unsuccessful. He woke up perfectly fine after the surgery, but then, he chose euthanasia." As Jacob said those words, he felt pain and sadness gripping his heart. It almost made him feel as though he was reliving that moment all over again.

"What?" Will shouted in surprise. He had never imagined Jacob to say such a thing.

Although he knew that Michael was an unusual man, it was odd even for Michael to have made such a drastic decision about his life.

"How could you agree to that?" Will asked as he looked at Jacob, who seemed to be sinking in a deep pit of sadness.

Jacob knew that that question would stay in his heart forever.

"I respect my father's choice because he had made countless choices in his life and fought hundreds of battles, even though it was usually about work. However, my father was a very wise man and I admire him. I think that he would make the right choice, regardless of the situation. I am proud to be his son."

Saying that, Jacob looked into the distance. After all, he was not lying. He admired Michael, regardless of whether he was with him or not.

According to Jacob, his father was the most powerful man in the world, a true hero.

Jacob was devastated because not only had he lost his father, he had also lost the man he had looked up to.

"I know the way you feel, Jacob. However, all things will come to an end eventually, and new things will begin. Everything that has a beginning also has an end, that's just the way life is. Your father left this world just in the way he wanted, so you should be happy for him."

Will's eyes were filled with tears as he also wanted to die in the way he wanted, and not helplessly or in a weakened state.

Hence, he believed that Jacob should feel happy for his father.

"I understand, but I could not help feeling sad." As Jacob said that, he recalled his father's smile, but now, he was lying in front of them lifelessly.

"It's okay to be sad at a time like this, because if you are not sad, then people will think that you're heartless," Will comforted him. Fortunately for him, Jacob had got strong enough to move on with his life.

Will did not know if the young man would have been able to shake away the sadness if he had not got this strong.

Being young had its advantages as well as disadvantages.

As people grew older, they would learn to be more calm and quiet, even in an emotional situation. However, Jacob seemed lost and desperate, which worried Will.

"Jacob, I don't know if I said something that I should not have." Will pursed his lips together. He had always been a good talker, but now, he seemed to be reluctant.

"Uncle Will, I will keep your words in mind," Jacob said, trying to cheer up. Although it seemed like it was too soon to move on, he knew that he had to.

Jacob tried his best to cheer himself up as he walked towards his father's body. Everyone had been told that Michael had died because his surgery had been unsuccessful. So people thought that it was very unfortunate, and pitied him. But if they had known the truth... The truth that Michael had chosen to die... Jacob did not know what those people would say about him or his father.

Just the thought was enough to make Jacob feel as though he had grown older. He had lived like a pampered child as long as his parents were with him, and now, he had to grow into an adult.

All of a sudden, Jacob spotted a familiar yet unexpected person from the corner of his eyes. His heart sank and his gut twisted.

With a serious expression, Jonathan stormed onto the stage and snatched the microphone from the emcee's hand. Everyone looked at him in shock, wondering what he would do.

"I came here to tell you all the truth. Mr. Michael did not die because his surgery was unsuccessful. He chose euthanasia after having a successful surgery. As a member of this family, I have one question that I need to ask on behalf of you all. Jacob, what made you want to kill your own father?"

Jonathan said in a firm voice. If he did not say those words, then no one could have known the truth about Michael's death.

Jacob glared at Jonathan. He had never expected that Jonathan would stoop that low. But then, he saw a smile appear on Jonathan's lips. He was smiling!

Before Jacob could even respond, James stepped forward and dragged Jonathan away.

Jonathan smiled and retorted, "Are you the person who was hired to hit me? I have notified the police. If I get hurt here today, you will be charged."

James did not flinch because he did not care about facing a lawsuit. He wanted to break Jonathan's leg to see if he would be obnoxious again.