Chapter 1096:

Without even changing out of her wet clothes, Sophie ran to find Kallie and Jake, her tears reflecting her mounting dread. No one could have predicted the day would take such a turn.

The moment Kallie heard that Elma had fallen into the water, terror gripped her like a vice. Her legs gave out beneath her, the ground tilting in a dizzying blur.

Jake’s arms were around Kallie in an instant, steadying her before she could collapse completely.

“I’ll take care of it,” Jake murmured, his voice low and strained with guilt.

“This is my fault. I should’ve been paying closer attention.”

Kallie clutched his arm tightly, her fingers trembling. Her voice quivered, but there was an edge of determination in it.

“No, Jake. It’s not your fault. Elma will be fine. She has to be.”

Tears welled in Kallie’s eyes as she whispered, “If anyone’s to blame, it’s me. I should’ve been awake. If anything happens to her…” Her words faltered, dissolving into silence, but the anguish in her expression spoke louder than words.

Jake pulled Kallie close, his embrace firm and grounding.

fret,” he said

to her. She’ll be okay.

had to descend the mountain, a trek that felt agonizingly slow despite

rushed ahead, his determination to

Elma had regained consciousness but hadn’t been sent to the hospital. Relief washed over them, but the lingering tension in Kallie’s chest refused to ease

journey starts

needs to be seen by a doctor,” Kallie

if she’s awake, I won’t feel at ease

could echo her concern, a clipped, condescending voice sliced

from the shadows with a practiced

is stable. Moving her now would be reckless

Elma. Softening her tone, she said, “Lacey, I really appreciate what you’ve done, but I still think Elma should have a full check-up at the hospital. If it’s inconvenient, I can arrange

were careful, conciliatory, and an attempt to

expression

that supposed to mean?”

my medical expertise? Fine, if that’s how you feel, I’ll leave right now.

who had been standing nearby,

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