Chapter 1058:

“I didn’t expect to find you here. Were you keeping Elma company during last night’s thunderstorm, Mr. Reeves?” Her voice carried a hopeful lilt, weaving interest and curiosity into her words.

Jake squirmed uncomfortably. He longed to inform Lacey that Elma wasn’t around, and instead, it was Kallie who was inside. Yet, revealing that would expose the fact that he and Kallie had spent the night together in solitude.

Lacey, oblivious to the undercurrents of Jake’s hesitation, focused solely on maneuvering closer to him. She had meticulously crafted her plan. Later on, while administering medicine to Elma, she planned to feign clumsiness, allowing the bottle to slip and spill over her hand. It would sting, but that was a trivial sacrifice. The pain was a small price to pay if it meant earning Jake’s sympathy.

Her plan was elaborate, yet Jake remained unfazed, not budging an inch.

Confusion marred Lacey’s features.

It’ll lose its warmth if

reached out, his voice

medicine. There’s no need for you to

Departing now would shatter her carefully laid plan. She couldn’t just walk

declared, “Allow me to handle it. I’ve become adept at administering Elma’s medication. More importantly, Elma finds comfort in my presence. Afterward, I need to monitor her to determine if she’s experiencing any other

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carried an implication of

exchanged knowing looks. History had shown that whenever Lacey was involved in Elma’s care, it inevitably led to arguments. Elma was notorious for her sharp barbs toward Lacey. Although Lacey managed to withstand the taunts most of the time, her demeanor toward Elma was never warm. Their

committed a significant error, her position was

Jake without a solid rebuttal. He merely

doorway. Elma isn’t in her

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