Jacob, what's wrong with you? Why would you want to do this? What kind of husband .. . what kind of man are you?”“ I don't know.” Jacob's voice was a whisper. “But before I pledged myself to Annie, I pledged myself to God.”“I hope you know what you're doing.” Montrose glanced back towards the kitchen. In their silence, they heard Annie's low sobs. “I hope it's worth it. Willowy Whisper
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Jacob had made plans to run away with his mistress. While Jacob was off to elope with his mistress, his father was in the process of dying. Jacob's father knew that if he waited for Jacob to return, he might not survive the illness. Instead, he made a decision to go out on a limb and ask his wife for her blessing so that Jacob could go on his adventure with his lover.

Source: Only Children Chase Sawdust

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