Chapter 139

Leah lovingly patted Jacob's hair. "When have I ever lied to you?"

However, what Jacob said next poured cold water over her head, freezing her from head to toe.

"I just like someone like Jade."

Leah's smile froze on her face as she tentatively asked, "Like Jade?"

"Yeah, just like her."

Upon seeing the determined look in Jacob's eyes, Leah's heart sank. "Nonsense, she's your sister."

Jacob didn't care. "She's not my blood sister, so what's there to fear? Jade is beautiful and capable. If I marry her, it might even become a tale to be praised."

Leah slapped Jacob hard across the face, sternly telling him, "Don't even think about it!"

Jacob was unperturbed by the slap and replied calmly, "Grandma, why are you so worked up? We live in a modern age, and you're still so old-fashioned. Are you not approving because Jade is engaged to Caelan? But you said it yourself, it's all fake. When the time is right, she'll break up with Caelan, and then I'll have a chance."

"Y-You..." Leah neve