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.”

when Cara swiftly grabbed his wrist. “Do you want to see Elma or not? If

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firm as he replied, “Let me be clear. If you

his words. The idea of a wedding meant little to her. Her true goal was to cause pain for Kallie. Whether Jake

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

in a corner with her two children, couldn’t escape Cara’s voice amplified

Kallie. She 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

the disappointment of those who had expected her to break down. A gentle hand softly patted

up, Kallie saw Calvin standing beside

years, Calvin asked,

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 this.” Even she felt downhearted, and

and gloomy

swinging his legs. “Don’t worry. I’m not

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