Chapter 1089:

Kallie winced slightly, trying to shift in his grasp.

Jake responded by pulling her closer, enveloping her in a tight embrace.

Kallie struggled briefly, but it was no use. She glared at him, then gave up and went still.

Jake’s thoughts were in turmoil, his voice laced with a chilling calmness.

“So, if you realize you still have feelings for him, will you leave with him?”

Jake’s gaze bored into hers, his eyes a complex mix of emotions: anger, fear, and a deep-seated vulnerability. It was as if her answer held the power to break him completely.

Kallie couldn’t help but laugh, the sound echoing through the room. She reached up to caress Jake’s cheek, her eyes softening with affection.

was just teasing you. I don’t want to see him. It might sound irresponsible, but I don’t care about the past anymore. All that matters is

at her words. He hummed in response, a faint smile playing on his lips, his

herself, amused by his

a little more,” she said, her expression

affection for her, he held back, unable to fully trust her. That wasn’t the kind of relationship she wanted. She believed that whatever their history, they should trust each other now that they were together. She wasn’t entirely sure if she could trust him completely, but she was willing to give him the benefit

starts at

gaze, a wave of unfamiliar emotions

to talk about this right now,” he said,

discuss it

angry. She gently

conference was drawing

his desire. He scooped Kallie into his arms and carried her toward the

she playfully protested, “Jake, put me down! Don’t you have work to

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