Chapter 768:

My concern for you is simply because the Morgan family still owes you.”

Hearing this, Kallie felt a small sense of relief. “In that case, you have your own obligations to fulfill. I won’t keep you. I’m planning to take the children kite flying. You can say hello to Elma if you’d like.”

Her words were clear. She was politely asking him to leave.

Clayton glanced over at the large, open lawn where Elma laughed joyfully, playing with Calvin and Sophie. He smiled, though it didn’t reach his eyes. “Elma seems happy,” he said, shaking his head gently. “I wouldn’t want to intrude. I’m not really her uncle, after all.”

Kallie returned his smile politely. “You can’t say that. To me, you’re like a big brother. It’s fine if Elma calls you ‘uncle.'”

Clayton’s heart sank further at her words, a fresh wave of bitterness rising within him. “I’ve got other matters to attend to,” he said, turning to leave.

steps faltered slightly,

stumble, but she pretended not to.

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been standing off to the side

to her mother. “Mom,” she whispered, her voice laced with a

was a brief pause before Sophie added shyly, “Mr. Morgan

smile spread across her face. “Sophie, don’t overthink it. I didn’t turn him down because of

romantic relationship was a necessity. Though thoughts of Jake sometimes crept in during the quiet hours of the

tilted her head, her eyes searching

she asked, her voice

squeeze.

felt a swell of emotion rise within her. Sophie, always

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