Chapter 1161

Jacob glanced at the house before tossing his jacket onto the sofa. He removed his shirt and, after a short pause, headed to the bathroom. He finished his shower half an hour later. Just as he stepped out, the door to the house opened. Standing at the bathroom door, Jacob looked up and saw the maid, Alice. He gave her a brief look before walking to the sofa. He stood next to the coffee table, pulled out a cigarette, and lit it. Alice was startled to see someone in the house. She hadn't expected it, especially since it was Jacob—the man who had been gone for days. She stood there, frozen, staring at his shadow in the dimly lit room. After a long pause, she finally spoke, her voice shaky, "M-Mr. Jacob." Jacob tossed the lighter onto the coffee table, sat down, and gave a brief, uninterested response. Sensing his mood, Alice hesitated to say anything more. Instead, she turned to the figure behind her. Sophie was sitting in a wheelchair. She wasn't supposed to be discharged from the