Chapter 715:

Watching him, Kallie sighed to herself, mixed feelings swelling within her. Calvin was beginning to mirror Jake more each day. If he could master Jake’s decisiveness and strategies, it would serve him well.

Calvin’s injuries were only superficial, mere scratches. Since there was no sign of infection or other complications, he was cleared to leave the hospital.

Kallie wasted no time bringing Calvin home.

Before their return, Sophie was beside herself with worry. She had spent the previous night pacing the hospital lobby with Trent. Kallie had promised over the phone to come down shortly.

Sophie had been waiting anxiously, her nerves fraying as nearly two hours passed without a word from Kallie. She had considered going up to find her, but was stopped by security. As it was a private facility, Sophie felt powerless without permission. Her anxiety reached a peak, and she nearly involved the police.

At that moment, Trent calmed Sophie, suggesting they wait until morning to avoid drawing unnecessary attention. Relief washed over Sophie when Kallie finally called the next morning.

tearfully. She remembered Calvin was hurt, so she was gentle

“I’m sorry if

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maturity beyond his years, gently wiped away Sophie’s tears. “Don’t

she declared, “That evil woman who hurt Calvin will pay. I’ll make sure of

smile and sent the children off to bed, taking a

his coat around her shoulders and held her close when fear overtook her. She could almost still catch the scent of Jake, blurring the lines between reality and dreams. Yet, last night had been no dream. The feelings were too intense,

gave his

caring about Cara? Was he

knowing Jake wasn’t the cheating kind. But if he truly loved Cara, he wouldn’t have been so close to her last

swirling within her. It felt heavy, suffocating,

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