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

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

shifted in an instant, the sharpness in her voice replaced by

she said, her

need to discuss

darkened with concern, and he quickened his pace. As Jake reached Kallie, he instinctively reached for her hand, pulling

her voice

a private matter. I’d prefer

hand

She has

free, her expression calm but

Jake,” she said, her voice laced

someone with her right now. I’ll stay. Just tell me what you discuss

hesitated, his eyes searching hers for any sign of hesitation. With a reluctant nod, he leaned down and pressed a tender kiss to her

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