Hearing Jacob's tone, Charlie could tell that Jacob must have already learned about Matilda's plans to marry Yolden.

So, Charlie said, "I'm just around the corner. I'll head over now, and we can meet at the gate."

Choking up, Jacob replied, "Alright, I won't drive then. I'll wait for you at the gate. Hurry!"

"Okay," Charlie agreed, but after hanging up, he deliberately waited for a few minutes.

It was because Yolden had just left moments ago to pick up Matilda at Senior University. If Charlie had gone there right now, all four of them could have run into each other at the gate, which would make things even more awkward.

Charlie wasn't worried about feeling awkward himself—he was more concerned about Jacob being further hurt.

After intentionally waiting a bit, Charlie finally drove to the university.

Just as Charlie drove toward Senior University, Matilda was waiting for Yolden by the roadside at the entrance of Senior University.

At this moment, Jacob stumbled out of th