Chapter 1046:

Concerned for Elma’s well-being, Kallie had eventually given in and tried to soothe her with food.

Worried that Elma might overreact again, Sophie softened her voice.

“Tell me about your plan, and I might consider it.”

Elma chuckled and murmured her plan into Sophie’s ear.

The concern in Sophie’s eyes dissolved into a blend of amusement and appreciation as she lightly tapped Elma’s forehead.

“Elma, you truly are the cleverest child. Don’t worry, your plan will surely succeed.”

Elma had suffered

servant walking alongside him, “Where’s Lacey? Why did you

it. She insisted on seeing only you and Kallie. She’s refusing her medicine unless you

silent. This worried the servant deeply. All who knew Jake were aware of his limited patience, particularly with children. Elma, since moving in, seldom had outbursts or

to express her deeper feelings only in Kallie’s presence, which showed she hadn’t quite warmed up to Jake. This persistence was new

rather felt an unfamiliar stir of emotions. He was frustrated with Elma’s mulish stance, her refusal to take medicine seemingly a tactic

She was his youngest child, and he felt compelled to be more lenient

gotten there before him.

like a little lost kitten. Were you scared? It’s okay. Mommy’s here. Are you still frightened? Let me hold you. Your forehead is all sweaty. Should I

Elma, cradling her on her lap and tenderly patting Elma’s back. Kallie’s comforting actions were just

embrace, Elma felt an authentic need to cry. Though her initial sobs seemed

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