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.”

well-being. The servants caring for Elma had indeed informed him that the medication was running low. Jake instructed his

didn’t pay Lacey any more attention. His indifference stung, but at least Lacey had gotten what she

stood nearby, his tone dripping

as special to

shot back sharply, “You don’t know

where magic

me warn you that Jake’s people will be everywhere. How do you plan to get on the

a mysterious

about it. I’ll take care

returned to the room, settling into the

wonder Kallie never fell for him. If

to the building where the children were staying. She stood downstairs for a

shot Kallie curious glances. But no one came to drive

someone had alerted the children. Half an hour later, Sophie appeared downstairs,

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