Chapter 753:

Kallie sighed. “I’ve been so caught up with Elma and Jake that I didn’t realize how bad I’d gotten. I should’ve been paying attention.”

Clayton’s expression shifted, but he stayed quiet. Kallie noticed the change and eyed him suspiciously. “Are you hiding something from me?”

Clayton quickly shook his head. “No. You’re just overthinking.”

Kallie grabbed his wrist, her tone serious. “You’re hiding something. Clayton, if you keep lying to me, we can’t even be friends.”

Clayton let out a long breath. “Kallie, right now, you need to focus on getting better. I’ll tell you everything once you’re better.”

But Kallie wasn’t having it. She moved to pull the IV from her arm.

her hand.

was cold and resolute. “I’ll find out myself if you won’t tell me. I promised

mixed feelings surged inside him. “Are

Kallie,

flickering in his eyes. “They

pounded in her chest.

Maybe the river carried him somewhere else.” Kallie’s

his voice soft but firm. “Kallie, you need to accept it. Cara wasn’t harmed when she fell

Kallie’s voice cracked, her

eyes swollen and red, her whole demeanor

deep breaths steadying her, Kallie declared, “Just continue to search for Jake. I refuse to believe he’s dead until I see proof

eyes, exhaustion etched on her face. “I need to be

giving her a final

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