“So now you get to witness the true reality of my life. Jacob stuck in this messy, broken, and old house with his poor mother,” he said. “I wasn’t born with a golden spoon in my mouth. So you are probably thinking I got some audacity to ask a girl out like you,” he added bitterly.

“I see your assholy attitude is back. You must be feeling better,” Tiffany retorted.

Jacob smirked his expression a mix of relief and annoyance. “Guess some things never change, huh? Even when I’m ...