A Love Reborn

herself and Jacob, her mind d

cob in the

Lainey stayed by his side, helpi

arents, driven to despair by debt collectors

home, declaring her his future wife to shi

king their door and demanding Lainey to settle her family's debts-or else the

yes shone with clari

forgotten his youthful pr

photos, tossing them on

ying all those beautiful memori

d the ring off her finger and tossed it

rkling pink diamond

cob finally

cent of another

s arms, as if trying to

push him away b

ey, I missed you so much. I'm exhauste

ght with Sally-how co

ally did, combined with the nau

concern on his face.

patted h

it anymore and broke

ooked s

I'm fine. I already

rela

iney, get some more rest.

instantly. "Is there somethin

n't want to disturb your rest. If you wan

on, his tone turning formal

t wanted to let you know the

t's urgent, just

. "It's December now. Perfect time to see the

. "Did you forget I'm

orry, I've been so busy lat

en years together, Ja

but he noticed her bare ring fin

arded in the trash. "It felt

e best. When I'm back, I'll ge

ring a faint smile.

her response, let out