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?”

Jake turned and left in

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work. He’s too stubborn. Push him

the very 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 returned home, Kallie had seemed absentminded. Though she

the urge to ask Kallie about it immediately. Instead, she chose a

their bond mirrored that

Sophie’s presence, Kallie’s usually firm demeanor

they

outside and unexpectedly bumped

a calm gaze, Calvin inquired confidently, “Was our dad

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

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