Chapter 163:

For the following days, Kallie made a point of steering clear of Jake. Despite sharing the same house, their encounters became increasingly rare. However, they occasionally still crossed paths.

Whenever they did, Kallie’s face remained an icy mask, betraying no recognition of Jake.

One day, as relentless rain seemed intent on flooding the world outside, they met in the hallway.

A chilling wind swept through, cutting against Kallie’s back. Yet, the coldness of the breeze was nothing compared to the frost in her heart.

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Kallie maintained her composed facade, but the sight of Jake’s indifferent expression twisted a knife in her heart.

Jake caught her eye briefly. “What’s up?” he asked casually.

In fact, it was Kallie who had sought him out this time. She took a deep breath, attempting to steady her frazzled nerves. With a gesture, she conveyed her feelings of being suffocated in the house and her desire to get out, even if just for a while.

Jake simply pursed his lips, offering no response.

Seeing him like this, Kallie grew even more anxious. Was he about to refuse? She continued gesturing, signaling her intention to stay put as per their agreement. She indicated that if he had concerns, he could always have someone keep an eye on her.

Jake finally broke the silence, his words sharp and piercing, “Why bother watching you? I only kept you here to signal to Brent not to stir trouble. Run if you wish. I have countless ways to retrieve you.”

His tone carried a palpable threat, and Kallie sensed he was dead serious. He truly meant what he said.

With her anxiety mounting, Kallie averted her gaze from Jake’s icy stare and looked downward. Her hand waved faintly, querying whether this meant she could indeed leave.

“I’ll let you go on one condition.

Perhaps Jake’s consent was merely the result

she gestured her agreement, provided his

waved at Kallie, prompting her

as Melinda arrived,

caught a glimpse of Kallie climbing into Jake’s car, her face shadowed by

to her schemes, the primary doctor should have already informed Jake

tolerate any betrayal. How could he possibly keep Kallie

he losing

The critical point was that, in time, it would become apparent that Kallie’s pregnancy was further along than a

the dots back to the primary doctor

She pondered the situation. What maneuvering was Kallie employing to maintain her

she couldn’t merely sit back and watch

eyes. If it came to it, she would ensure that the child

picture, even if Kallie eventually pieced things together, there would be no

composed herself, smoothing the emotion from

you?” A voice unexpectedly called out from behind,

woman standing there. The woman’s beauty was undeniable, yet her gaze carried a calculating sharpness. It

lit Melinda’s eyes. This had to be Jake’s

Jake’s

Melinda with a smile.

hostess, Melinda couldn’t help but feel a twinge of disdain. Mistresses were the people she despised most,

Sarah turned to Melinda with genuine curiosity. “We’ve hardly met before, yet

replied, “Oh, absolutely. Everyone at home is actually quite saddened that you and Jake didn’t marry. If only it had been you…

“Make a scene? What kind of scene are you

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