Regretful Tears Won't Bring Her Back novel Chapter 80

Vincent had arrived.

Everyone knew it, and so did Liesel.

Frowning, she moved closer to Jacob and took his hand, as if they were cuddling together.

Anyone who saw this scene would assume they were a loving couple. But who could have guessed that it was all an act?

As Vincent pushed open the door, he froze momentarily at the sight in the corner.

Alex quickly stepped forward and smiled as he welcomed him in. "Mr. Ford Senior, I can't believe you actually came! I told you not to worry about Jake. Liesel was nearby. She was way more concerned about Jake than you are."

He continued, "They just had a little spat. It's nothing serious."

Vincent listened, but no one knew if he believed Alex.

He walked over. His aged yet sharp gaze settled on Liesel and Jacob, and he quickly spotted the bandage on Liesel's forehead.

"How did you get that?" he asked Liesel.

She paused for a moment, then raised her hand to casually touch the bandage on her forehead with a smile.

"I was too emotional while visiting my mom's grave today and didn't notice some tiny stones on the ground. I just got a little scrape on my forehead."

She lied to ease Vincent's worries.

Everyone's eyes were on her, yet she acted as if she were oblivious to it all.

Her hand remained in Jacob's, and her tone remained cheerful as she spoke. "Grandpa, you really didn't have to come tonight. Jake and I just had a minor disagreement. But after three years of being married, these little things can't trouble us. We can just laugh it off.

His eyelashes fluttered. After a moment, he finally opened his eyes, which were still glazed with drunkenness.

He stared at Liesel, and it seemed as if a whirlwind of intense emotions was hidden in his gaze.

Intense emotions? For her?

She found it hard to believe and almost laughed at the thought.

Her breathing became heavier. She turned her head away to avoid Jacob's probing eyes.

She went to the bathroom to draw a hot bath. The night air was chilly, and she worried that Jacob might catch a cold if he took a cold shower.

While he bathed, Liesel sat silently on the couch in the room, but her heart couldn't find peace.