Chapter 1019:

“You can’t walk away. You must help me!” he said, his voice tense with urgency.

“Help me return to Burmoos, and I promise you’ll be well compensated.”

Lacey gasped sharply, shrugging off Clayton’s grasp with a swift movement. Her voice trembled as she confronted him.

“Do you realize the danger I have faced to save you?”

Lacey had meticulously prepared the spiked medicine for Elma before her departure. Moreover, Calvin’s scrutiny had intensified lately, keeping her on edge. With her absence from Elma’s side, the possibility of Calvin stirring up trouble loomed large. Furthermore, Jake’s suspicions were inevitable. After all, Clayton escaped shortly after.

She made her exit, knowing she needed to return to Jake to read his reactions and understand her standing. Staying here was no longer an option.

her, his voice carrying a hint

same boat. If you

responded decisively, her words simmering through a tight jaw, “Don’t forget it’s you who needs my help. Turning against me won’t serve

Clayton finally let go of her hand. He shifted the topic, his tone

away. How do you

disbelief washing over

next adventure at gα ℓη σ ν?

away? But wasn’t Kallie in the hands of

gave Lacey a steady

we’ve planned will fall apart. Without my help, what do you think you can accomplish with

into tight fists. Her breath hitched as the weight of the situation sank

help, but if Jake finds

had betrayed him, he wouldn’t

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