Chapter 1057:

Jake didn’t mind. He felt the warmth of her presence, the soft weight of her resting against him. For a moment, he hesitated, reluctant to let go.

But then, regaining his composure, he began to pull his hand away, careful not to wake her.

Kallie, cradled in Jake’s embrace, stirred, emitting a gentle, drowsy murmur. Her eyelashes fluttered lightly, signaling she was on the verge of awakening any second.

This terrified Jake to such an extent that he froze, not daring to make the slightest move.

Jake was baffled by his own reaction. Why was he so reluctant for Kallie to wake up? He admitted to himself, selfishly, that he relished the tranquility of the moment. No schemes, no second-guessing—how he wished he could freeze time right there. Yet, reality begged to differ. His excessive wishes led only to inevitable disappointment when they crumbled.

found herself wrapped in Jake’s arms. Her response was much more visceral than Jake’s. She immediately wriggled free

really slept so vulnerably? How had she ended up in his embrace?

of annoyance and bashfulness swept over Kallie, uncertain of Jake’s

concern. He pondered whether Kallie was deliberately avoiding him, a thought that wouldn’t surprise him. His earlier actions, though impulsive, were undeniably out of line. He had long since recognized that he ought

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his seat, Jake couldn’t help but

to get up.” Her response came as

“Okay.”

Jake’s face. The absence of anger in her voice was enough

turned toward the door to leave, a sharp knock echoed through the room. When he opened

arrived with medicine for Elma, paused, her surprise quickly melting into a radiant

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