The circumstances in the United States present a unique scenario. In the western regions, many individuals approach marriage with a sense of caution. Numerous couples have been together for many years and have multiple children, yet they still identify as boyfriend and girlfriend. Simply cohabiting and raising children together does not guarantee that they will eventually tie the knot. In fact, by the time many couples decide to marry, they often already have several children.


    This cultural backdrop means that when older individuals in the West fall in love, they typically enjoy the romance without the pressure of marriage, often leading to cohabitation rather than formalmitments.


    However, Hank’s approach was reminiscent of a youthful romantic. He organized a surprise trip for Matilda,plete with a beach proposal where he knelt down and offered her a ring. His thoughtful gestures deeply touched Matilda, providing her with an unprecedented sense of security.


    Now, Hank has taken a significant step forward in their rtionship by setting a wedding date just a week away, which has filled Matilda with joy. Their kiss beautifully encapsted the happiness they both felt in that moment.


    Yet, in the background, Jacob watched with a heavy heart, tears streaming down his face, feeling even more despondent.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    After a brief kiss, Hank and Matilda’s faces lit up with radiant smiles before Hank drove off in delight.


    As Jacob witnessed the car turn the corner and disappear from view, despair washed over him. He sank to the ground against a sycamore tree, tears flowing uncontrobly as if a dam had burst. In a fit of rage, he pounded the earth a few times, relieved that it was soft dirt, sparing his fingers from injury.


    At that moment, a familiar voice broke through his sorrow: “Vice President, what’s wrong? Why are you crying again? Has your son-inwe to pick you up?”


    Jacob, still looking down in distress, looked up to find the same annoying man who only added to his frustration.


    Quickly wiping away his tears, Jacob replied, “I’m fine. Really, I’m okay. Just feeling a bit under the weather.”<fned72> This update is avable on FindN()vel</fned72>


    The man, undeterred by Jacob’s reassurances, pressed on, “What about your son-inw? Why hasn’t he arrived yet?”


    Jacob responded, “He’s on his way.”


    Just then, Charlie Wade pulled up to the gate of the University for the Elderly, but not seeing Jacob waiting at the roadside, he drove directly into the courtyard.


    As Charlie’s car passed by the sycamore tree, he spotted his father-inw slumped on the ground.


    Quickly, he brought the car to a halt, got out, and approached Jacob.


    Seeing Jacob’s tear-streaked face, which looked worse than if he had been beaten by ine, Charlie asked with concern, “Dad, are you alright? What are you doing sitting here?”


    Although Charlie already knew the answer, he wanted to make his concern appear genuine.


    Upon seeing Charlie, Jacob felt a rush of pent-up emotion and, unable to contain himself, tears streamed down his face once more.


    Before Jacob could exin, the enthusiastic student nearby interjected, “You must be Vice President’s son-inw, right? Vice President is having a tough time right now. I saw something that made me tear up too. He seems really unwell. You should take him to the hospital!”


    Feigning surprise, Charlie asked, “Dad, what’s happening? Why are you still crying? Are you feeling unwell? Let’s get you to the hospital for a checkup!”


    Jacob shot a disheartened nce at the man and gritted his teeth, saying, “Zhao Xubin, thank you!”


    The man, oblivious to Jacob’s sarcasm, replied with a shy smile, “Vice President, why are you so polite? Would you like me to apany you to the hospital or help with a phone call?”


    “No, no, no,” Jacob quickly responded, feeling that the man was a bad omen. “My son-inw can take care of me; I’d prefer not to trouble you.”


    He then reached out to Charlie Wade, saying, “Good son-inw, please help me up. I can’t seem to get up.” Charlie extended his hand to assist Jacob. After thanking Zhao Xubin, he helped Jacob into the passenger seat.


    It was only then that Jacob noticed Charlie was driving a luxurious Rolls-Royce, specifically a more expensive Rolls-Royce Phantom.