Chapter - 5727

Jacob, despite his lack of talent and real abilities, had always possessed an inflated sense of self-worth throughout the years.

He had never admitted to being inferior to anyone in the presence of his wife and daughter.

So, when he suddenly spoke up in front of them and bluntly declared himself to be worthless, both Elaine and Claire were taken aback.

Such words had never escaped Jacob's lips in decades.

And Jacob himself had no desire to mock himself in such a way.

But before coming here, Charlie had repeatedly emphasized that he must utter this sentence, and it must be said, as it was the key to overcoming this crisis.

Because Charlie firmly believed that this sentence was the crucial factor in navigating this ordeal.

After Jacob uttered these words, it felt as if his heart was bleeding. It was as if he were stomping on his own face, desperately trying to crush it, all to break down Elaine's suspicions of him. He confessed that he was worthless, that his beloved would never look at him the same way again. This feeling inflicted immense pain and insecurity upon him.

But he knew that there was no turning back once the arrow was released. Matilda was already lost, and he couldn't afford to lose Elaine as well.

So, when Jacob saw the shocked expressions on Elaine and Claire's faces, he had to adjust his mindset and persevere, "Someone as esteemed as Matilda would only turn up her nose and walk away when she sees someone like me. How could there possibly be any dirty secrets between me and a worthless person like me?"

After saying that, he looked at Elaine and continued, "Wife, someone like me, a worthless person like me, in this world, if you don't want me, who else would? No one else would look at me, so how could I possibly be labeled a cuckold?"

Elaine, witnessing Jacob belittling himself and the pain etched on his face, wholeheartedly believed Charlie's words.

In that instant, she felt guilty and remorseful for Jacob.

So, Jacob had been concealing this from her all along, just to spare her from being hurt by Matilda.

And after listening to Charlie, she also knew that the gap between her and Matilda was insurmountable. If they were to meet, it would take a long time to recover.

Observing Jacob's scratched face, her guilt intensified, and the scale in her heart tipped completely.

With tear-filled eyes, she choked, "Husband... why didn't you tell me the truth when I asked you in the car? If you had told me the truth, how could I have laid a hand on you..."

Jacob heard these words and felt a sense of relief. He couldn't help but inwardly sigh, "Damn it, if only I had the wit and eloquence of Charlie, I would have told you long ago. I wouldn't have allowed you to scratch my face like this."

But he sighed and replied, "Alas! My intention was never to let you know about these things. We are just ordinary people, how can we compare ourselves to the successful and the billionaires? So, I hope you will never learn about these things in your lifetime. This way, you won't be hurt or have a breakdown, and we can peacefully live our lives."

He continued, feeling somewhat relieved, "Charlie was right. I don't deserve a woman like Matilda. I'm not even in the same league as her. I'm just an ordinary, useless person who likes to show off and save face... You suspect that I've cheated on you, and I should thank you for thinking so highly of me. If anyone else were to hear about this, they would probably ask me, Jacob, are you worthy..."

After saying that, he looked at Elaine, choked up, and said, "Wife, I also want to thank you. In the eyes of others, I am a loser, a waste, a worthless person. But in your eyes, I have become a scumbag who can make a billionaire woman travel thousands of miles to rekindle our old flame... Wife, perhaps only you can look at me and cherish me like this in this world..."

Elaine listened to his self-deprecation and couldn't help but feel uneasy. She quickly interjected, "Alright, Jacob, stop calling yourself worthless. We are just ordinary people leading a simple life. They may live their lives of wealth, and while we can't compare to them, our lives are not bad either. I know my own limitations and understand that I can't compete with her in any aspect."

Saying that, Elaine took the initiative to hold his arm and said, "Alright, what happened earlier was my fault. You were trying to take care of my emotions, and I misunderstood you. Please rest assured, I won't bring up this matter again. Let's pretend it never happened, and you don't have to bear any grudges against me, okay?"

Jacob, upon hearing this, felt an immense weight lifted off his shoulders. After surviving this ordeal, he sincerely said, "How could I hold a grudge against you? I definitely won't bear any grudges."

Moved, Elaine nodded and said, "Good, let's go home. Our daughter has finally returned after being in the United States for so long. Let's not make a scene here any longer."

Jacob nodded solemnly, tears welling up in his eyes, and said, "Okay! Let's go home!"

With that, the two of them lovingly linked arms and walked away.

Claire stood there in astonishment, while Charlie wiped off a bead of sweat. This was what it meant to face a life-or-death situation. It seemed that it had genuinely worked. Elaine would surely never bring up Matilda again and would even go to great lengths to avoid encountering her.

That way, what he had said wouldn't be exposed.

Claire, snapping out of her daze, whispered, "Husband, you're incredible! You managed to resolve everything!"

Charlie smiled awkwardly and said, "I had no choice. Sacrificing my own pride for the sake of family harmony."

Claire held onto him and happily said, "Sacrificing oneself for the greater good, husband, you've achieved something remarkable!"

Meanwhile, outside the traffic police station, the officers who had witnessed the intense fight couldn't believe their eyes when they saw the couple walking away arm in arm. They instinctively rubbed their eyes.

One of the officers asked, "You... you two aren't fighting anymore?"

Elaine quickly shook her head and said, "No more fighting. Sorry for causing trouble to the traffic police officer!"

She even gave a rare bow.

Jacob hastily interjected, "Officer, I assure you, I won't ever stop on the highway again!"

The traffic policeman nodded absentmindedly, "Good to know. You've only got three points left on your license. Take it easy, and make sure to study up once they're gone."

Jacob nodded vigorously, "I'll make sure to strictly adhere to traffic laws from now on. You won't have any trouble from me!"

The family of four departed from the traffic police station in succession. Charlie loaded Claire's luggage into the car. Elaine spoke up, "Dear son-in-law, why don't you drive? Let your father rest in the back."

Charlie agreed and took the driver's seat with Claire beside him, while Jacob and Elaine settled in the back.

As they drove off, Charlie glanced in the rearview mirror and noticed Elaine tenderly touching the wound on Jacob's face, murmuring, "Darling, does it hurt? I'm sorry..."

Jacob felt deeply touched. Combined with her earlier words, his previous inexplicable sense of superiority dissipated entirely, and his attitude towards Elaine softened considerably.

He shook his head reassuringly, "It's alright, it doesn't hurt."

Instinctively, he reached out to quietly hold Elaine's hand, eliciting a blush from her.

Elaine squeezed his hand tightly, her tone solemn, "You're my husband. You must never demean yourself like that again. Not under any circumstance. Do you understand?"

Jacob, whether genuinely moved or not, nodded fervently, eyes reddening, "Of course, my dear wife, I understand!"