~Uncle, love me deeper~

Jacob opened his eyes and rubbed his forehead.

**

I left her there to die alone. I left you there alone, Maria Hilton.

I shut my eyes. What exactly am I thinking? I need to find out what his mother's name is.

The driver hailed Jacob again, "sir... sir," but he was lost in thought.

"Sir, are you all right?" the driver asked as he turned his gaze at him. Jacob was startled and nodded slowly.

"Sir, we've arrived," the driver said.

I stepped out of the car carefully and walked into the house. As I walked in, I noticed Joe. "Dad," he said, beaming as he approached me and hugged me warmly. I tightened my hold. If the child had lived, he would have grown up to be just like Joe.

"Where have you been, dad? I had been waiting for your arrival,” Joe said.

I responded, "I-I went to Franklin's office."

"Uncle Franklin? Why? Is everything all right?” Joe asked.

"Yes, everything is fine. I went there specifically to discuss you and Ivy,” I stated.