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 team to arrange a private jet and

that, Jake didn’t pay Lacey any more attention. His indifference stung, but at

his tone

you’re not as special to him as

back sharply, “You don’t know anything. Jake

where

done as you asked. Let me warn you that Jake’s

a

care of that. I’m going to

returned to the room, settling

biting back a retort as he closed the door behind him. No wonder Kallie never fell for him. If it were her, she wouldn’t have, either. Clayton was no match

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

Kallie curious glances. But no one came

the children. Half an hour later, Sophie appeared downstairs,

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