Chapter 779: Are you worried about me?

Seeing her relaxed, Jacob also felt relieved.

He said, "If you can't eat so much, then don't. Know your own limits."

Ivana, under the covers, looked at him with bright eyes.

"Are you worried about me?"

Jacob glanced at her.

"I'm scolding you."

"No, you're worried..." Ivana's eyes sparkled. "My mom always said, 'Good advice sounds harsh.'"

"You have a mom?"

"Of course, I didn't just pop out of a rock." Ivana gave him an exasperated look.

Jacob: ...

Jacob then asked, "Where is your mom?"

"...She's already dead."

Ivana's eyes dropped, her expression darkening.

Something seemed off about her expression.

Jacob narrowed his eyes.

"How did your mother die?"

Ivana remained silent.

She shrank back, pulling the blanket up a bit, hesitating.

Then she slowly said, "I need to rest now."

She was trying to make him leave.

Jacob frowned slightly.

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