Chapter 1020:

After a tense pause, Lacey grabbed her phone and dialed Jake. Jake picked up almost immediately, his voice calm.

“What’s up?”

Lacey felt anxious but worked hard to keep her voice steady.

“Mr. Reeves, could you send someone to pick me up? Elma’s medication is running low, and I want to make sure she’s taken care of. I just figured if you send someone to pick me up, I can return sooner. I’ve been tied up with a few things lately and nearly forgot.”

“Alright,” Jake agreed.

“Just reach out to Leo for matters like this. He’ll take care of everything for you.”

“No need,” she interrupted quickly.

“Leo’s preoccupied with other things. Just a car, please.”

he had kept Lacey there for Elma’s well-being. The servants caring for Elma had indeed informed him that the medication was running low. Jake

more attention. His indifference stung, but at least Lacey had

nearby, his tone dripping

special to him as you

anger flared, and she shot back sharply, “You don’t know anything. Jake treats

where magic

you asked. Let me warn you that Jake’s people

flashed a mysterious

worry about it. I’ll take care of

to the room, settling

him. No wonder Kallie never fell for him. If it were her, she wouldn’t

headed to the building where the children were staying. She stood downstairs for a long time, hesitant to go in. Most of the day passed as

passing staff shot Kallie curious glances. But no

alerted the children. Half an hour later, Sophie

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