She was reassured
The doors pushed open as soon as she talked and Jake emerged, carrying a plate of food in his mouth. In relief, Jennifer smiled, worried that he might be too disappointed to see her. Her mom explained that she had only been there for one night and that Jake had still remained with her.
Hope sparks again
Jennifer was excited to hear the news. If he had stayed with her all night, he wouldn’t have been too furious at her. Yet she remained careful as always. She understood that, in front of strangers, he did not want to appear poor. What if she had just smiled at her aunt, and she would have been mad when they got home?