Chapter 746:

Unable to hold back any longer, Kallie crumbled, tears cascading down her cheeks in front of Clayton. Seeing her slender shoulders tremble slightly and her eyes swollen and red from crying, Clayton felt a wave of sympathy for her and gently placed his hand on Kallie’s shoulder. He yearned to pull her into a comforting embrace.

Sensing something was wrong, Kallie quickly pulled away from Clayton’s hand, her tear-filled eyes revealing a trace of caution. “Clayton, do you dare to swear on your honor that if a single word from your lips holds a trace of deceit, there will be consequences?”

Clayton forced a bitter smile but lifted his hand. “I swear, if I’m deceiving you, may I be doomed to face unbearable consequences.”

Kallie felt a twinge of regret. If someone could commit evil, how could he be intimidated by mere vows? Yet, she remained at a loss, unsure of who to trust or how to proceed.

couldn’t afford to sever ties

subtle movement. “Kallie, I admit I wasn’t upfront

her gaze to the passing scenery outside the car window. “Upset isn’t quite the word. I get it. If I were in your position, I’d also prioritize family over an outsider. But Clayton, let me be crystal clear. When I find Cara, even if she is dead, I

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to argue? Kallie would stick to her plans no matter what. In all honesty, he was fortunate Kallie wasn’t venting her rage at him for Cara’s

“This kid has sustained internal injuries. It appears she was struck with significant force, possibly by something sharp. I suspect she was

Kallie’s eyes, the doctor hesitated before letting out a heavy sigh. “But rest assured, we will do

For the next three days, Kallie hardly ate or drank as she remained by Elma’s side in the hospital. Elma’s surgery had gone relatively well, but she was still unconscious. Not only did Kallie stay by Elma’s side, but she also kept a vigilant eye on the information filtering in

the river for hours, but not even a body was found. Despite this, Kallie

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