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

figure cutting through the tense

an instant, the sharpness in her voice replaced

Elma,” she said, her tone measured yet

to discuss this

pace. As Jake reached Kallie, he instinctively reached for

Lacey interjected, her

is a private matter. I’d prefer to speak with

hand

is Elma’s mother. She has every

pulled her hand free,

right, Jake,” she said, her voice

her right now. I’ll stay.

leaned down and pressed a tender kiss to her forehead.

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