Chapter 19 After Jacob finished speaking , Lisa was stunned for a moment before 4871 shaking her head reassuringly . " Don't blame yourself , Jacob . This wasn't your fault . Even if it hadn't been Helen , it would've been someone else . " 3 David's heart was too vast - it could hold both her and others . His love simply wasn't pure or pure or enduring enough . My " I'm glad you don't resent me . From now on , don't call me ' Jacob Johnson .' Just call me Jacob . " He forced a light tone . " I've quit law to join your nonprofit work . Consider me your assistant now . " You really don't have to do this . I'm doing just fine , " Lisa gently declined . " I know you are . I just want to learn from you and contribute , " Jacob pretended not to catch her refusal . Smiling , he took the textbooks from her hands and continued teaching the children . Jacob settled in the village , spending most days helping with construction and tutoring kids . His care for Lisa was meticulous always anticipating her needs and wants . While carefully maintaining a respectful distance , he showered her with quiet devotion . 0.00 % 04 02 288 ( Vouchers Chapter 19 E The whole village could see his feelings . Even Brenda often urged Lisa to accept him . It weighed on her . One sunset , Lisa climbed the platform to watch the fading light . Jacob appeared silently beside her , offering a peeled apple . " Try it . Sweet as can be . " " Thanks . " She accepted the fruit but didn't eat , gazing instead at the reddened sky . " Jacob ... are you truly happy here ? " she whispered . " Yes , " he nodded . " Anywhere you are is where I find joy . " " I know your heart . But I can't love again - I've no strength left for it . Don't waste your life on me out of guilt . " She handed back the apple . " Last week , I bit into an apple and found a worm inside . I won't eat them anymore . " " A " Lisa , life is long . I believe you'll heal and trust love again someday . レン If apples aren't for you , there are other fruits . " Jacob held firm . His feelings weren't guilt - he'd loved her since their first meeting five years prior . He'd deliberately joined Davis Group as a lawyer just to be near her . He'd wait however long it took . 0.00 % 04.02 Even if forever bound as friends , her peace would be enough . As dusk swallowed the sunset , Lisa rose wordlessly and left . Fine , he thought . If she won't be swayed , I'll wait until she understands . Meanwhile , David never stopped searching for Lisa . Each promising lead ended with discovering she'd booked tickets to scattered destinations- dodging him deliberately . Panic gnawed at him , fraying his temper . He lashed out during negotiations , costing deals worth billions . Shareholders united , confronting him at his office door . " David , we won't absorb these senseless losses , " one declared . " If personal drama cripples your work , consider stepping aside . " too . " David , the company isn't yours alone . You must consider our interests ** 2 X ** We've informed Mrs. Green that if you refuse to see reason , we'll sell off our shares and withdraw our investments . " Facing their threats , David paid no attention , his expression utterly dismissive . Just then , his assistant rushed over breathlessly : " David ! We've found your wife ! " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!