Chapter 765:

As he pondered the possibilities, Lacey walked in. She immediately sensed the suspicion and coldness in Jake’s expression.

“Mr. Reeves.” Lacey’s heart jumped in her chest, her pulse quickening. She suddenly felt flustered. “You’re awake. Are you still feeling unwell?”

Jake rubbed his temples, attempting to shake off the remnants of his grogginess.

He didn’t respond to her question right away, which only deepened Lacey’s worry.

Setting aside what she was holding, she hurried to his side. “Mr. Reeves…”

Before her hand could reach him, Jake caught it, his grip firm. “Miss Payne.” His gaze was ice-cold. “Why did I pass out all of a sudden yesterday without any reason?”

cautious, but his sharpness had caught her off guard. Her words stumbled as she tried to explain herself. Her mind raced for a plausible excuse, quickly

you don’t believe me, check for yourself. You should feel more robust now. Some herbal treatments come with side effects, but as a doctor, I can adjust them so that all you

of quiet grievance. “I only wanted to help you recover faster. I didn’t expect it to

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touch of irritation, she continued, “If you don’t trust me,

he felt much stronger, and his injury no longer ached. Perhaps he had misunderstood her. Moreover, if Lacey truly wanted to harm him, she had plenty of opportunities to do so. Why would

apologized. “I’m sorry, Miss Payne. I just had to ask. It’s not that I don’t trust you, and

before leaving. But if you are in a rush, there is nothing I

whether Clayton had already made a move

Jake began as an idea formed in his mind.

from Lacey’s lips, but she

how to proceed, worried he might be bothering her. He shook his head.

say that. Just tell me whether or not it’s troublesome. After all, you

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