Chapter 1051:

Kallie tugged at the shawl draped over her shoulders. Her nightgown was a loose camisole, not ideal for sharing a bed with Jake. It wasn’t a problem when it was just her and Elma, but with Jake there, it felt inappropriate.

Elma pouted, her voice thick with sleep.

“No, I’m tired now. It’s fine, Mom. I’ll sleep between you two.”

Kallie glanced at the clock. It was already well past midnight. Seeing Elma struggle to keep her eyes open, she relented with a sigh and decided to have someone fetch another blanket later if necessary.

The three of them settled onto the bed.

As if on cue, a gentle rain began to fall outside, the rhythmic tapping against the windows bringing a soothing calm to the room.

the night, the only sound was their

quiet happiness filled her, though her eyelids grew heavy with sleep. Despite her drowsiness, she held on, determined not to fall asleep

she asked cautiously, her

her hand

“Almost,” she replied softly.

was tender, the gentle cadence of her voice stirring something

her expression remained obscured in the shadows. A strange feeling crept over him, and it dawned on him

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in the darkness. Realizing it, they both quickly turned away, but

rubbed her tired eyes. Her voice, though laced with

don’t we talk? It’s been such a long time since we

heavily and pressed

exhausted. Let’s talk tomorrow and get some rest now. It’s way too late, and staying up will only make you sicker. You don’t want to take more of that bitter medicine,

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