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.”

mention of Elma broke through Kallie’s defenses, her anger giving

his tall figure cutting through the

in an instant, the sharpness in her

she said, her tone

need to

Jake reached Kallie, he instinctively reached for

Lacey interjected, her

a private matter. I’d

hand still

mother. She has every right

free,

right, Jake,” she said, her voice laced

needs someone with her right now. I’ll stay. Just tell

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

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