Chapter 688:

Rachel inhaled sharply and led her fiancé to one side while still making her case. With a reassuring smile, she said, “It’s okay. I’ve got this.”

Kallie cast a complex glance at Cara and Jake before ushering her children away.

Sophie kept glancing back at Jake, but Jake seemed not to recognize her. He remained silent, not sparing her a single look. Frustration surged within Sophie, and she quickly turned away. If Jake chose to ignore her and her mother, she would simply ignore him in return.

Relinquishing the spotlight, Rachel stepped aside.

In front of the gathered crowd, Cara declared that she and Jake were going to get married.

Jake’s expression dropped. Cutting through the murmurs of the crowd, he asked, “When did we decide that?”

Cara’s smile carried a hint of secrecy. “It doesn’t matter if you’re not aware of the plan. As long as I am,” she whispered calmly. “Don’t worry. I’ll handle everything.”

swiftly grabbed his wrist. “Do you want to see Elma or not? If you’re interested in finding out

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replied, “Let me be

idea of a wedding meant little to her. Her true goal was to cause pain for Kallie. Whether Jake loved her or not was irrelevant. After all, with what she and Clayton had done, Jake

Cara’s sense of victory returned. She had achieved what she

with her two children, couldn’t escape

and Jake had never had a proper wedding. Their initial union had been rushed, and although Jake had later promised a lavish ceremony, it now seemed that the grand event would proceed without her as the bride. Kallie, feeling disheartened, poured herself a few more glasses of wine. Despite the weight in her heart, she tried to remain composed and convince

those who had expected her to break down. A gentle hand softly patted her back, pulling her from her

Kallie saw

his years, Calvin asked,

to answer but realized there was no point in lying. She nodded weakly. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have brought you to a place like

had been quiet and gloomy from

his legs. “Don’t worry. I’m not upset. I don’t think he’s that impressive. You deserve

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