Chapter 1236

"This life you told me to live feels meaningless to me." Olivia knew Jacob was pushing her to say the things he wanted to hear. She wasn't sure if he was being childish or just foolish by doing that. She stared at him for a long moment while he sat there, a soft smile on his face, waiting. After a heavy pause, Olivia finally spoke. "As long as you live…" But the words caught in her throat. Jacob's body tensed, waiting eagerly for her to continue. "I'm willing to do just anything." At that, Jacob let out a breath he didn't know he was holding. The tension left his shoulders, and a small, relaxed smile spread across his face. He exhaled in relief. "Do you know how happy I am to hear that?" His eyes softened. "You're finally willing to come back to me." Olivia stood before him, her eyes lowered, not resisting, seemingly giving in to whatever he wanted. But even as his smile lingered, something bitter edged into it. "Unfortunately..." Jacob's voice faltered. "There are some thin