Chapter 1099:

Lacey’s lips curved into a sharp smile, her tone dripping with disdain.

“Your right? Really? If you were such a devoted mother, Elma wouldn’t have been in this condition to begin with.”

Kallie straightened her posture, refusing to back down just yet.

“This is about Elma, not your petty need to shut me out. I’m not asking for permission—I’m in for the discussion.”

“Oh?” Lacey crossed her arms, her posture dripping with disdain.

“I’m Elma’s doctor. Have you conveniently forgotten that? And let’s not play coy—I know what you’re really worried about. You think I’ll steal Jake away from you.”

Lacey snorted, leaning in slightly as her voice dropped to a venomous whisper.

“You’re terrified that if Jake chooses me, you’ll have nothing left. But while you’re busy obsessing over him, Elma is suffering. She needs you now. Not your insecurities, not your jealousy—you.”

through Kallie’s defenses, her anger giving

Jake approaching, his tall figure cutting through the tense scene. Without

instant, the sharpness in her voice replaced by a sickly-sweet

Reeves, it’s about Elma,” she said, her

need to discuss

concern, and he quickened his pace. As Jake reached Kallie,

Reeves,” Lacey interjected, her voice soft but

a private matter. I’d prefer to speak

his hand still

has every right

hand free, her expression calm but

Jake,” she said, her

her right now. I’ll stay. Just tell me

and pressed a tender kiss to her forehead. His touch lingered, his expression heavy with

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