I could have been mistaken about how Jacob felt exactly but his reaction tugged my heart. At first, I was scared that he hadn't heard me, but when I saw his eyes glisten, my doubt cleared immediately.
For the first time in weeks, I saw my dear husband genuinely smile. This smile wasn't forced like the many others he had thrown my way in the past. This smile reached his eyes and I could tell how much this meant to him.
“Are you sure?” he asked after taking some time to process my answer.
I was the one smiling now. The care he showed during this period warmed my heart. “Yes, I'm sure.”
“Okay, I'm here to listen.”
Clearing my throat, I prepared myself for any reaction that Jacob could possibly give.
“Please don't say anything until I'm done,” I pleaded.
“Agreed,” he replied, and I no
