Jacob would never have dreamt that he would receive another phone call from Matilda in this lifetime. 1
What was more unexpected was the fact that Matilda was going to return to Oskia! s
Matilda went to the United States immediately after they graduated from college. After that, she continued living in the United States after she was done with her studies. None of their old classmates had seen her again ever since that day. It has already been more than twenty years since then. 12
However, although he had not seen each other for more than twenty years, Jacob could not help but feel his heart getting stirred up as soon as he heard her voice. 8
Therefore, he hurriedly asked, "Matilda, you...are you really coming back to Aurous Hill? When will you be coming back?" 1
Matilda smiled before she said, "I will be getting on the plane soon. If everything goes smoothly, I will arrive at Aurous Hill by eleven o'clock in the morning. We should be able to have dinner together with all of our old classmates the day after tomorrow if everything goes smoothly!" 5
Jacob was extremely excited. After that, he said, "Oh, you will already be back in Aurous Hill tomorrow?
Tomorrow? Where will you be living then?” 5
Matilda replied, "My son has already booked us a room at Shangri-La for the next few days. We will have to stay at Shangri-La for a short period of time while we look around and see if there is a suitable house for us t o buy in Aurous Hill." 1
Jacob asked tentatively, "Then...will your husband be coming back here with you?" 1
"No." Matilda replied in a sad voice, "My husband has already passed away. That is the main reason why my son and I decided to go to Oskia instead. We do not want to continue staying in this place that is filled with grief and sad memories."
Jacob felt that his heart was bursting with joy! 1
He hurriedly blurted out, "Then...would you like to have a meal with me after you land tomorrow? I will come and pick you up and both of us can finally catch up!" 1
Matilda hesitated for a moment before she said, "Oh, if Elaine finds out about this, she will not allow you to eat alone with me, right?"
Jacob felt like laughing out loud when he heard Matilda's words.
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