Chapter 1141 Open and Secret Struggles

"Mom!" Jacob interrupted Libby's nagging with a stern tone. "I'm an adult now, and it's part of doing business to socialize. I can't be at the office every day on time." "Are you mad at me?" Libby's voice was tearful. Women's tears always had some use. Jacob sighed inwardly and said, "I'm not mad at you. I just feel like you've been too strict with me lately. I'm only twenty-three years old, and I have a lot of friends. I can't stay in the office or at home all the time." "I know," Libby lowered her head and cried sadly. "Maybe it's because I have been too strict with you, but after going through that ordeal last time, I really fear for myself next time...so I always want to take care of you more. Don't blame me..." "Casper, your mom is doing this for your own good! What good does it do if you just eat lunch in the office every day?" Miles scolded him sternly. Jacob felt extremely resentful inside but had to give in due to circumstances; he held Libby's hand and said, "I understan