Jacob, who was upstairs on the third floor, was experiencing a stark contrast to Charlie’s situation.


    That night, he was so filled with excitement that sleep eluded himpletely.


    His mind was flooded with memories of his time with Matilda, each cherished moment reying vividly in his thoughts. He found himself lost in the nostalgia of their shared experiences.


    With each recollection of Matilda, his anticipation for their uing reunion grew even stronger.


    By early morning, Jacob, despite having had no sleep, felt an unexpected surge of energy and was in remarkably high spirits. A broad smile graced his face, lighting up his features.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    He rose early to freshen up, meticulously shaving his beard until not a single stubble remained. Afterbing his gray hair, he applied some styling spray to perfect his look. Then, he opened his cab to retrieve the luxurious suit he had long been reluctant to wear.


    This suit was custom-made in Hong Kong during the Wilson family’s heyday, a time when Jacob was the second young master of the family. His father had generously provided him with ample pocket money to uphold his image and reputation whenever he stepped out.


    Fortunately, Jacob had maintained a frugal lifestyle over the past few years, allowing him to fit into the suit perfectly without any weight gain.


    Once dressed, Jacob nced in the mirror and couldn’t help but smile with satisfaction; he looked a decade younger after grooming himself.


    As the saying goes, a person experiencing joy often radiates a carefree aura, and Jacob’s beaming smile was a testament to that! He was convinced that Matilda would be thrilled when she saw him!


    With these thoughts racing through his mind, Jacob felt an overwhelming urge to rush to the airport to reunite with Matilda.


    However, since her ne was scheduled tond after ten o’clock in the morning, he opted to head downstairs for breakfast instead.


    In the dining room, ire and Loreen were enjoying sses of milk while Charlie busied himself cooking fried eggs and bacon in the kitchen. Loreen was the first to notice Jacob’s arrival and eximed, “Wow! Uncle, you look so young today!”


    “Really?” Jacob replied, feeling a bit bashful. “Do I look alright?”


    Loreen gave him a thumbs up, responding, “You look amazing!”


    At that moment, ire looked up, clearly surprised to see her father in his favorite suit. “Dad, why are you wearing a suit?” she asked quickly.


    Jacob answered, “I have something nned for today. An old friend just returned from abroad, and I’m meeting her for lunch.”


    He continued, “By the way, Charlie will be joining me for lunch, so you don’t need toe home for lunch today. Just grab something near thepany.”


    “Dad!” ire protested, “Mom is still missing! I wanted to ask you and Charlie to help me look for her today, not meet up with your old ssmate!”


    Jacob replied, “Well, since my friend is here now, I can’t just cancel our appointment, can I?”


    ire shot back angrily, “But Mom is missing! Shouldn’t you be more concerned about her well-being? I can’t believe you’re going out to lunch with a friend at a time like this! Are you and Mom really a couple?”


    Jacob nodded slightly, acknowledging, “Yes, we are a married couple.”


    He added, “But we are currently separated.”<fnab80> Read full story at find(?)ovel</fnab80>


    ire was left speechless, fuming at the thought of her father dressing so formally and styling his hair for what she suspected was a meeting with a female ssmate. She couldn’t shake the feeling that this old friend was actually her father’s first love, someone her mother had often mentioned.


    ire felt a surge of anger at the thought of her father dining with his first love while her mother remained missing.


    Jacob spoke earnestly, “We can search for your mother at any time, but I’ve made amitment to have this meal with my friend. I can’t back out now. I promise to help you look for your mother with Charlie after lunch!”


    ire snapped, “Why don’t you go by yourself then? Charlie can help me look for Mom!”


    “How can I do that?” Jacob responded quickly. “My friend is bringing her son along today. It wouldn’t be right for me to go alone. Why don’t you ask Charlie to search for your mother while you join me for lunch instead?”