Chapter 679:

Gone was the gentleness Clayton had shown in front of Kallie. Now, he appeared stern and suspicious. “Remember our deal,” he said to Jake.

Jake’s gaze hardened as he met Clayton’s eyes, a scornful smirk crossing his face. “Don’t worry. I keep my word. Unlike you and your sister.”

Clayton’s face flushed with a mix of shame and irritation. “I’m doing everything I can, but convincing Cara isn’t easy. However, you’re free now. Cara won’t dictate your movements anymore. That’s something, isn’t it?”

“Something?” Jake’s smirk turned biting. “So, I should be thankful I’m not being treated like a prisoner anymore?”

Clayton’s cheeks reddened with fury. “Watch your words, Jake.”

Unrelenting, Jake fired back, “I haven’t even started on the worst part. Just know that if you keep cornering me like this, we’re all going down. Got it?”

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Jake’s figure shrink in the distance, he let out a

you’ve chosen is a piece of work. He’s too stubborn. Push him any harder, and it’ll end in disaster,” Clayton muttered under

start. But regrets were futile now. There was no turning back. Time would eventually take everything away. Kallie had believed his fabricated stories, which was fortunate. Ever since she

was amiss but resisted the urge to ask Kallie about it immediately. Instead, she chose a more tranquil moment to engage with

bond mirrored that of

Kallie’s usually firm demeanor

her unease paled in comparison to Kallie’s profound grief. Kallie had raised her, and they shared countless memories. Her recollections of Jake, however, were fleeting. Those moments with Jake brought

Sophie walked outside

Calvin inquired confidently, “Was

aback by his question. Calvin had always been keenly observant. She hushed him gently and

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