Chapter 716:

At her words, Jake seemed to snap out of his anger. He cleared his throat and his expression softened. “Oh, it’s nothing,” he said dismissively. “Just a minor disagreement with Clayton.”

Cara wasn’t buying it. That had been more than just a “minor disagreement.”

Before Cara could press further, Jake gently took her hand, his eyes filled with warmth.

“It’s such a beautiful day,” Jake said softly. “Why don’t we take a walk in the garden?”

Cara’s heart skipped a beat. “I’d love to,” she replied, a wide smile spreading across her face. This was the happiest she had felt since Jake had entered her life.

melted away, replaced by a cheerful disposition.

wasn’t bothered by her lack of intimacy with Jake just yet. He would eventually come around. It was only a matter of time now. Cara had barely stepped back into her room when Keely rushed over to her, practically bouncing

a piece of jewelry and handed it

the sight of the large, lustrous pink pearl earrings. She smiled, thrilled with the

massage Cara’s shoulders, showering her

said you were the perfect woman for Mr. Reeves,” Keely gushed. “You’re so graceful, beautiful, and intelligent. Of course, he’ll fall for you! He felt trapped before, you know? But now that everyone’s gone back overseas, and you and your brother have given him some space, he’s realized what he was missing. It’s only

that’s it,” she murmured. Cara figured Keely was right. That had to be the reason. Jake had always been a proud man, that much she knew. She’d been too pushy before, trying to keep him close. It had completely backfired. Thankfully, things had turned around. She felt a pang of unease, remembering how she’d resented Clayton for insisting they come

“Go tell Clayton we’re having a family dinner tonight,” she instructed. “I’ll cook, and Jake

Keely chirped, hurrying off to

asking them, but neither of them would spill the beans. I guess they had some kind of disagreement, but I’m clueless about the reason. Alas! This family will fall apart without me… Clayton was never on board with me keeping Jake by my side. If they keep clashing like this, who knows what will happen? Especially now that things are finally going smoothly between Jake and me.” This thought sent a fresh wave of annoyance

always eager to impress Cara, piped up, “Actually, there’s an easy solution. Have

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