Chapter 1029:

“Stunt in the Reeves household and even attempting to cling to Jake. You force my hand into resorting to underhanded tactics.”

Meanwhile, Jake carried Kallie back to her room. Without a word, he placed her down and turned to leave.

Kallie shifted uncomfortably, wanting to rise and halt him. Yet, she hesitated, aware of her swimsuit and the vulnerability it exposed. She could only call out in a low voice, “Mr. Reeves, can we talk?”

Jake stopped in his tracks at her words, yet he made no move to turn back to her. Instead, he resumed walking and even quickened his pace.

Kallie frowned, frustration bubbling beneath the surface. Why did it seem like he was avoiding her?

now seemed and was slightly baffled. It made her

invited her to rest, but sleep felt like a distant thought. Her mind became a whirlwind of questions she couldn’t escape. An inner voice nagged at her, reminding her that she had a husband, and his name was Clayton. Yet, the memory of her tender moment with Jake earlier filled her chest with a strange warmth. There was

forgot about Clayton left her uneasy. Was Clayton truly her husband? If he was, what had their relationship been like before? And where did Jake fit into

distrustful. She had

miss fresh updates on

through this fog of uncertainty. At least then, she could trust the clarity she uncovered. Still, the lack of direction gnawed at her. If Clayton was her husband, had her kiss with Jake crossed a line? She

at the door broke Kallie’s train of

her unease, and went to open it. Standing there was a

Kallie murmured,

served the Reeves household for years. Reaching fifty, she could have retired, but

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