Chapter 18 Guided by Brenda Nguyen , Lisa Davis left the mountains . The moment she returned to the city , she contacted local authorities . She planned to build a road to the village , set up internet there , so the elderly and children could access information beyond the mountains . She also aimed to construct schools and hospitals to improve their lives . A Lisa's ultimate goal was transforming the village into a tourist destination , creating jobs to lure migrant workers back to accompany elders and children . It was a massive project . Lisa invested hundreds of millions , personally leading construction crews back to the village . " Child , why'd you return ? " Brenda Nguyen's eyes reddened seeing her . " Conditions here are harsh . You're not used to this . " Things will improve . Life will get better . " Lisa hugged Brenda tightly . Village elders and children didn't grasp " development , " but trusted Lisa meant no harm . Everyone who could help showed up . No matter how Lisa persuaded them , they insisted on contributing . Lisa arranged medical teams for village checkups , personally teaching children to read . For the first time , she felt life's purpose . 0 00 % 04.02 A world without David Green could still be vibrant . That day , while Lisa taught math problems , Brenda brought someone in . " Child , someone's here for you . " Brenda's eyes sparkled . Lisa's heart lurched . Her first thought : David had come , sparking unexpected irritation . She loved her new life and wanted no further ties with David . Frowning , she glanced toward the door and froze . Brenda nudged the man forward . " I vetted him for you . Not a bad sort . " A " Thanks for the praise , Grandma . I'll stay good . " Jacob stood silhouetted in the doorway , wearing a black tracksuit , his smile warm as the sunlight behind him . Lisa stood up , startled . " Jacob , why are you here ? " " To see you ," Jacob replied frankly " See me ? " Lisa racked her brain for unfinished contracts between them . Since her parents ' deaths , she'd hired professional managers for Davis Group , ending Jacob's role as legal consultant . She'd paid him fully after he handled property disputes with David . After getting with David , she'd lost her social circle . She and Jacob weren't friends . She couldn't fathom why he'd seek her out . " Lisa , don't you remember ? Five years ago , you got hit saving me . " Jacob's 0.00 % 04 02 0.00 % 4 い eyes flashed with pain recalling it . He should've been the one struck . His half -brother hired a killer . When the car nearly hit him , Lisa yanked him aside . The assailant , enraged by her interference , rammed her down . If not for saving him , she wouldn't have crashed , Helen Gonzalez wouldn't have appeared , and she'd have avoided all that agony ... 10 10 40 20 12 Ex ** 47 9 A 2 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!