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.

together, Cara was practically glowing. Her usual moodiness had melted away,

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 with excitement. “Congratulations!” she exclaimed. “You

casually picked up a piece of

sight of the large, lustrous pink pearl earrings. She smiled, thrilled with the gift, and became even more

to massage Cara’s shoulders,

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

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

family dinner tonight,” she instructed. “I’ll cook, and Jake will be

off to

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

“Actually, there’s an easy solution. Have you forgotten what you asked me

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