JDCo

COMPLETED

"Being married to you means the world to me. Don't worry about my family, they knew, and they were much eager to protect you. I don't care if my life would be in danger as long as you are safe. My life is not normal without you in it. Ah… what was the last one?" Jacob stopped and rubbed his chin trying to remember J's last word before he interfered.

"Ah! Right!" Jacob's eyes gleamed when he seemed to remember. "I was so glad that your grandfather dragged me into this messy and complicated life of yours. Because if he didn't, I would be forcing myself into your life, even if you don't want to."

"Was I able to answer all your questions, Mrs. Jacob Parker?" Jacob asked, emphasizing how he addresses J as Mrs. Jacob Parker indicating that whoever she is, she would still be his wife.

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At the age of 10, J's parents died in an ambush leaving her in the care of her grandfather who years later sent her away along with her best friend to hide her and her identity from those who would try to kill her after her parents.

20 years later, a lot of things had already happened. Her grandfather died. She is back in the country for good though still hiding her identity. Everything was peaceful until a man came claiming her as his wife.

Since then, her peaceful life flipped upside down. People who want her dead found her but his so-called husband never left her. He was even willing to kill and be killed just to protect her.

The Society's Heiress

"Miss J, welcome back." the old man said while taking off his straw hat to greet them.

"We just came here to pick some oranges," J replied.

"Well then, follow me. We still have a couple more left on that side of the orchard." the old man said. J followed the old man with Jacob beside her. Since that path is a little bit dirty and rocky, Jacob would hold her in her elbow once in a while until he settled himself on holding her hand. J raised her head to look at him but Jacob just shrugs his shoulders while a small smile appears on the corner of his lips.

They reach a row of orange trees that were still in the bloom of ripe oranges ready to be harvested.

"We've already harvested the oranges on the row this morning. I heard that you would be coming today. It's a pity that you were not able to come earlier." The old man said as he continued to lead them the way.

The Orchard