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. “Don’t!

out myself if you won’t tell

gaze as mixed feelings surged inside him. “Are you sure you want to

over Kallie, but she

“They

pounded in her chest. “And Jake? What about

his head. “They still haven’t found his body yet. Maybe the river carried him somewhere

wasn’t harmed when she fell into the river, but she is already gone. Jake

up!” Kallie’s voice cracked,

and red, her whole

composure. With several deep breaths steadying her, Kallie declared, “Just continue to search for

etched on her face. “I need to be alone. Please, just

paused, giving her a final lingering look, before reluctantly walking

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