Chapter 17:

Kallie’s body tensed as Jake’s presence enveloped her. Nearby, Sarah’s piercing glare cut through the air, while other guests, who had arrived with Jake, looked on in surprise. Few were aware that Kallie was Jake’s wife, many mistaking Sarah for Jake’s partner.

Now, as Jake coached her in their golf game, right in front of Sarah, Kallie dreaded what might unfold next. Her palms grew clammy as Jake guided her swing, but their coordination was off, sending the ball veering far from the target.

“Been a while since you played?” Jake seemed oblivious to the tension, his chuckle resonating warmly near Kallie’s ear, making her shiver.

Kallie just nodded, unable to find her voice.

“Relax, put some power here,” Jake advised, gently adjusting her stance and chin, aligning her for the next shot.

Jake’s body pressed close, providing a comforting warmth that Kallie once longed for. Yet now, she wished only to escape.

“Jake, I want to sit over there. Will you come with me?” Sarah’s voice interrupted the moment.

“If you want to sit, go on your own. Don’t you have legs?” Linsey interjected sharply. Having witnessed Jake’s closeness with Kallie, and knowing Kallie’s hopes for their relationship, Linsey felt a surge of protectiveness.

eyes still fixed on Jake with a mix of hope and

appeared aloof, paying no heed to his environment

second throw was notably

now

yourself.” With that, Jake

cautiously, eyeing Sarah

instead picked a new club from

took her stance on the opposite

Sarah’s club slipped from her grip, spiraling through

by surprise, Kallie stumbled and fell. A vivid red welt quickly formed on

at Kallie’s side in an instant, cradling her arm tenderly. “Are you okay? Does it hurt? Is it broken? Can you move

tears to Kallie’s eyes, but she

provoke Sarah. He wouldn’t take her

you say you’re fine?” Linsey’s eyes gleamed with anger. She turned to face

right posture…”

entire expanse of this golf course, you had to be right next to Kallie? Well then, I suppose I didn’t ‘mean’ to do this either!” Linsey shouted, her fury peaking as she

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