Reclaiming the CEO's Heart

Chapter 177 Her Request

Chapter 177 Her Request

When saying these words, Avery went through all the sad events that had occurred in her life. She

would only reveal tears when looking at him.

She knew she couldn't confront Jacob head-on anymore. After all, she was his former confidant; no

one understood his temperament better than her. Using a gentle approach to overcome the strong was

the best strategy.

Her voice was calm, devoid of complaints or interrogations, with just the right amount of glistening tears

in her eyes.

Tears could make people repulsed, but when used effectively, they could become a sharp weapon.

Just like now, Jacob felt a dryness in his throat and a sense of guilt.

"I know," Jacob lowered his head, his brows filled with tenderness.

His hands fell on Avery's shoulders as he licked his lips and said, "I know we've been through too much

in the past, and we can't go back. Everything related to Grace is settled from now on. You stay by my

side, and I will take good care of you in the future."

This could be considered a significant compromise on his part.

Avery sneered inwardly. Was it so easy for him to dismiss everything after the way he had hurt her?

To avoid affecting her own plans, Avery put on a wounded expression and gently leaned against

Jacob's embrace.

Jacob felt unprecedented nervousness due to her initiative.

After all, this woman had threatened him earlier in the morning, saying she would throw him back into

the amniotic fluid. Yet now, she had turned back into such a gentle being in the evening.

During the two years they had spent together, they had mostly been on edge. Such moments were

incredibly rare.

He even tensed up, waiting silently for Avery to speak.

"Jacob."

That address felt like a cat scratching his heart, and Jacob responded with a sound.

"Let's have a good talk."

"You speak."

Avery's hands encircled his waist, just like before when she used to act spoiled towards him. She

gently recounted her story on the island.

"At first, I was only trying to save Ethan. But later, I genuinely fell in love with that place. Nobody hurt

me there; everyone on the island was kind-hearted. I really want to help them."

She cautiously raised her head to observe Jacob's face, making sure there was no hint of hostility

before she continued, "Carl is a lively child; Randy has great artistic talent, and Lois only has one set of NôvelDrama.Org: owner of this content.

warm underwear but gave it to Ethan as a diaper."

"What do you want me to do?" Unexpectedly, Jacob became quite agreeable.

A trace of excitement appeared on Avery's face as she explained her plans.

"I understand," he said.

She looked at him with anticipation. "Then you..."

"Developing the small island is fine, but on one condition."

There were stars flickering in Avery's black pupils.

"You tell me."

The tall and handsome man leaned slightly towards Avery's ear beside the clean window. Word by

word, he said, "I want you to stay by my side forever and never leave."

Avery trembled slightly.

Although he was the one who had initially proposed a divorce, he still wanted her to stay.

She couldn't understand Jacob at all.

Considering she had only a few months left, she nodded without hesitation.

"Alright."

Her forever would only last for a few months.

Jacob, however, felt uneasy because of her quick response.

He wanted to ask a few more questions but feared that it would make both of them uncomfortable,

bringing up the topic from this morning.

Tightening his grip on Avery's waist, he said, "If you dare to leave again, I will burn down that island.

You know I'm not joking."

His body was burning hot, but his voice sounded chillingly cold.

Avery calmly tugged at the fabric around his waist and said, "Jacob, I have one more request."