Chapter 759:

While Lacey was preparing lunch, Jeanette burst into the kitchen, her face alight with excitement.

Approaching Lacey with a wide grin, Jeanette exclaimed, “A really fancy car just pulled into the village, and it was full of attractive people. They look like they’re searching for someone.”

Upon hearing this, Lacey’s face took on a complicated expression.

Jake, still secluded in his room, remained unaware of their conversation.

Lacey quickly motioned for Jeanette to lower her voice. “Shh. Let’s keep this from Jake for now.”

Jeanette, puzzled, tilted her head. “Why? I thought it might be fun to check it out together. Plus, they seem willing to reward anyone who can help them find this person.”

Curious, Lacey asked, “Are they searching for a man or a woman?”

a man, but it

she clutched Jeanette’s shoulders, her voice low and urgent.

heart of

intense. “There could be people after him, and we have no clue whether their intentions are good or bad. Remember how Jake was badly hurt before? If these people mean harm, it could spell disaster for him.” Lacey still recalled Jake’s severe injuries during their first meeting. Clearly, whoever

understanding. “I get

still gnawed at Lacey. “Why don’t you keep Jake company

they’re even his family.” Though Lacey hoped for the best,

and Lacey, losing any interest in making lunch, slipped on a mask and

were hard to miss in

but something told her they were here for

searching, there

slipped on the muddy terrain, but Clayton was quick

brief moment of closeness was interrupted. Kallie immediately pushed Clayton away, though she didn’t

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