Charlie Wade’s concerns were not unfounded.


    He had long suspected that his father-inw had not entirely let go of Matilda, despite her rtionship with Hank.


    Upon returning from his exchange program in South Korea, he appeared more disheveled than ever. The bankruptcy of the Willson family didn’t seem to faze him at all.


    When your beloved finds love with someone else, there may still be a chance for reconciliation; however, if they marry someone else, it feels like a definitive end.


    Moreover, considering Matilda and Hank’s backgrounds, age, and experiences, their decision to marry at this stage suggests they intend to be together for the long haul.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    As a result, Jacob’s chances seemed bleak.


    At that moment, Jacob was unaware of the grim reality. He was engrossed in calligraphy and painting sses at the University for the Elderly.


    Althoughbeled as training, it primarily involved creating PowerPoint presentations that showcased ssic works of art and calligraphy throughout history. Jacob would present these slides to the students, discussing the creative context behind each piece. 138 Reading Network.


    This type of instructioncked any real depth. Jacob preferred to avoidplications, so he often copied and pasted descriptions directly from encyclopedias, merely summarizing the content for his audience. After his presentations, it was clear that the material was not particrly enriching, but given his position as the second-inmand of the Calligraphy and Painting Association, he stillmanded a certain level of respect.


    Despite the superficial nature of his lectures, Jacob remained genuinely enthusiastic.


    Recently, he had been visiting the University for the Elderly more frequently than the Calligraphy and Painting Association.


    The main reason for his frequent visits was Matilda, who taught there, allowing him more opportunities to connect with her.


    However, Jacob was indeed feeling quite disheartened these days.


    He could notprehend why Matilda, who had been so affectionate towards him upon returning from the United States, was now with someone else.<fne6c1> Content originallyes from find·novel</fne6c1>


    Furthermore, ever since Matilda got involved with Hank, the sparkle in her eyes when she looked at him had vanished.


    Jacob noticed that Matilda now regarded him the same way she regarded other men her age. In stark contrast, every nce she directed towards Hank was filled with a distinct brightness.


    One afternoon, as Jacob drove his Cullinan to the University for the Elderly, he spotted Hank pulling up in a new domestic electric vehicle to drop Matilda off. Jacob recognized the car, which was valued at over a hundred thousand dors, making it feel insignificant next to his luxury SUV.


    When Hank parked and Matilda exited the vehicle, Jacob maneuvered his car next to Hank’s, positioning himself to say hello as Matilda got out. He expected Hank to feel a bit embarrassed about the disparity in their vehicles; however, Hank seemedpletely unfazed. Instead, he approached Jacob and inquired if Charlie Wade had returned. Jacob noticed the excitement on both Hank and Matilda’s faces at the mention of Charlie Wade’s return, leaving him puzzled as to why they were so thrilled.


    During his PowerPoint lecture, Jacob asionally nced at Matilda from the podium.


    While she had initially listened intently, she now seemed distracted, focused on her phone, disying a shy and content expression akin to that of a young girl.


    Jacob felt a wave of disdain. As he spoke about the presentation, he thought bitterly, “What could Matilda possibly find to talk about with someone named Hank? They seem too happy…”


    At that moment, Matilda had just received a message from Hank. In it, he shared the oue of his interview with Charlie Wade and expressed his eagerness to n their wedding. The thought of her beloved wanting to marry her and provide her with a name and a family stirred emotions within Matilda, filling her with deep affection.


    At this point, she hadpletely fallen for Hank. She saw nothing wrong with him; he shared her background, education, outlook on life, and even lifestyle. To her, he felt like a perfect match, almost as if he were a divine choice tailored just for her.


    The fundamental difference between men and women lies in how they process love. Even when a man is determined to move forward, the memories of the past often linger, while most women, once they decide to embrace a new path, tend to forget their previous attachments without looking back.


    One day, a woman might be deeply in love, but after a moment of reflection, she can swiftly let go of all that nostalgia.


    This was precisely Matilda’s situation. Although she had been infatuated with Jacob for many years, once her heart was captured by Hank, her feelings for Jacob dissipatedpletely.


    In contrast, Jacob remained fixated.


    He foolishly believed that Matilda must still hold love for him deep down, and that her choice to be with Hank stemmed from his inability to provide her with rity.


    In his mind, he imagined himself as the protagonist in a Korean drama, convinced that no matter the twists and turns, Matilda, as the female lead, would always love him in her heart.