Chapter 1089:

Kelsey wasn’t a strategist—never had been. She’d leaned on Jacob’s quiet guidance for years. And now, with everything on the line, she was talking from emotion, not logic.

Jacob lightly patted her hand. “We can’t jump into this blind. We don’t even know where Carrie stands. If the Morrisons are keeping her in the dark, great—we’ve got something to work with. But if she’s in on it… that’s a whole other mess.”

Kelsey frowned, a flicker of doubt in her eyes. “She probably doesn’t know. I mean, why would she have come with us to the hospital for a check-up today if she did?”

Jacob let out a quiet sigh. “You’re still too trusting. We barely know her.”

“But back on the roadside,” Kelsey insisted, “she didn’t even know who we were—and she still helped us…” She trailed off, more hopeful than convinced.

Deep down, she didn’t fully believe Carrie was that kind—but she wanted her to be. It was easier to believe in kindness when your life might depend on it.

happened to come back to Isonridge from some backwater town? Come on. She’s smarter than that. She’s got layers. Even people like Mother and Josh—once they walk away

to trust anyone—not even

Kelsey was truly good

long they start believing their own act. And look—when she helped us before, what did it cost her? Nothing. A simple gesture in front of an audience. She’s

slumped. His words had finally gotten through. “So what you’re saying is… even if we find her, it won’t make a

their health to help

Morrisons. We can’t take them head-on. But we can cut her off from them. Once she’s out from

sent a spark through Kelsey’s eyes. Without hesitation, she caught his hand and grinned. “You

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the Morrison family, nothing matters more than their place in the Music Association. Think about it—if Carrie suddenly couldn’t perform anymore, what would become of

the Morrison family

door, she let

hurried over, concern etched on her face. “Did you really go out by yourself? The temperature’s dropped.

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