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?”

knew he was clever and cautious, but his sharpness had caught her off guard. Her words stumbled as she tried to explain herself. Her mind raced for

I gave you a stronger remedy. If 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

finished speaking, her voice carried a note of quiet grievance. “I only wanted to help

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his grasp, her demeanor cooling instantly. With a touch of

He realized 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 she act

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

see fit. My advice is to rest and recover here before leaving. But if you are in a rush,

the sense in her words. He hadn’t yet known whether Clayton had already made a move against Kallie. If he reappeared too soon, before

began as an idea formed in his mind. His expression grew

slipped from Lacey’s lips, but she caught herself, clearing her throat and frowning.

He shook his head. “Never mind. It’s nothing. I’m sorry for today. I hope you won’t hold it against

me whether or not it’s troublesome. After all, you have helped us before. It’s only fair I return the favor.” At

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