Ex-wife, Please Come Back novel Chapter 376

James knew better than anyone that being submissive was not Jacob's style. But what worried him most was that this matter had greatly impacted Jacob, which led the latter to make an unimaginable choice of his own.

Truth be told, James disagreed with Jacob's resignation. He did not actually care about the position of the CEO. However, he believed that Jacob deserved that position since he had made so many contributions to the company.

To James' surprise, Jacob gave away his position without a second thought. If only James did not feel guilty and could not get ahold of himself, he would have been furious and would have done something regrettable.

Anyway, children and adults' mind run differently. In James' eyes, Jacob had been and would always be his child, even if nobody wanted to admit it. That was what James had always believed.

"Uncle, I know exactly what I'm doing. I know better than ever, really. I also know that even after many years, I will not regret my choice."

Jacob stood up and reached for a glass of water atop the coffee table. He felt a little thirsty from talking too much.

"I want some too," James said while looking at the glass in Jacob's hand. For a second, Jacob fell stunned. He regained his composure shortly after and took a big gulp. Once he was done drinking, he put back the glass on the table.

Jacob stood up from being cross-legged. As he did so, his slender legs drew a beautiful arc in the air. He then poured water for James as asked. It was not until Jacob stood up did he realize that James was also the same built as him.

James took the water from Jacob and said softly, "Thank you."

Tears suddenly welled up in Jacob's eyes. He just realized that after all this time, he still had done very little for his uncle. On the contrary, James had done so much for him.

It was always James who did so much and gave a lot, while Jacob just enjoyed it in silence. Things still had not changed, and it made Jacob unhappy.

If it were not for James, Jacob would not have been able to stay in the company for a long time. Not only that, but his life before would not have been so perfect.

The man who kept asking for forgiveness was the man who loved him the most. Jacob knew this better than anyone else.

"Uncle, I've made up my mind. I've thought about it for a long time. There's no need for you to persuade me anymore. I know what I did. Believe me. I didn't act on impulse. All my life I've always followed my intuition. As a result, I've made so many enemies."

Jacob sat down beside James with a smile on his face. However, his smile, even though genuine, was desolate. He did not want to worry about lots of things anymore. A person who is alive and fighting should live his life well, should he not?

James did not respond. He just took a sip of water. For some reason, the sound of him drinking exuded a strong sense of vitality. Jacob felt relieved just by hearing it.

After a few minutes of silence, James finally broke the ice. "Since you're really resolute in your decision, then so be it. Jacob, all my life, I've been unhappy. I often have nightmares and always cry myself to sleep. But because of you, it changed. You added color to my life when I thought that it would always be just black and white."

James smiled at Jacob upon saying that. Although he was already 50 years old, he seemed as though he had become a child again. After so many years, his brother's grievance suddenly crossed his mind. The thought of it made him feel very remorseful.

Fortunately, everything was finally over. What had happened in the past had already disappeared in a puff of smoke. Even if it remained in memory, people would still choose to ignore it.

Now, James wished that Jacob and Sara would live a happy life together. As for anything else, he did not care. Although Jacob's future was now uncertain due to the turn of events, there was no need for him to worry about it at the moment.

"Well then, I respect your decision. Don't worry. You still have my respect no matter what happens. After all, I'm still your uncle." James smiled as he spoke, and he looked like a handsome young man once again.

Jacob did not say anything. He just laid his back on the sofa with his hands behind his head.