the next day. Jacob didn't get any sleep the night before and spent the night at his library. He didn't even go up to Shelly's room. He doesn't have the guts to confront her. Jacob walked upstairs early in the morning and knocked on the door. However, after knocking several times, Jacob heard the door being unlocked. He stepped inside after carefully opening the door. Shelly sat on the bed. It seemed she cried the whole last night and didn't sleep. Jacob knelt in front of her and took her hand in his. I'm sorry. Please forgive me. That was my mistake, "Jacob remarked. Shelly remained silent, staring at the ground. Jacob begged, "Please, talk to me." He immediately heard a weary, serious voice asking, "What should I say now?" "Shelly, you may say whatever you want. But, please, don't

