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.

voice carrying a hint

boat. If you refuse

nearly escaped Lacey as she listened to his words. She 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 you any

subtle smile, Clayton finally let go of her hand. He shifted

Kallie away. How

over her

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can that be? Did Jake really take Kallie away? But wasn’t Kallie

steady look, calm as

happens, you’re out of chances. Everything we’ve planned will fall apart. Without my help, what

her fingers curling into tight fists. Her breath hitched as the weight of the situation

help, but if Jake

how he felt about betrayal. If he found out she had betrayed him, he wouldn’t spare her, even though she had saved his life twice. A chill

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