Chapter 1104:

Jake, however, still noticed. Not only did he notice, but he was also planning to handle the situation.

Kallie felt a surprising warmth in her chest. Yet, she couldn’t help but shake her head.

“I’ve heard from the other staff that for the last few years, Lacey has stayed by your side, helping you with so much, and now, she’s fully devoted to caring for Elma. If you forcibly send her away and exile her abroad, wouldn’t that be going too far?”

Jake pulled Kallie into his arms.

“This isn’t about being cruel. I’ve made it clear from the start. I can’t give her the love she wants. She should never have expected it in the first place. Sending her abroad is giving her the chance to start over. I’ll make sure she has enough money to live comfortably, and if she no longer has feelings for me, she’s welcome to return whenever she wants.

“Besides, this is as much her decision as mine. She said she’d leave once Elma was better. If people think I’m heartless because of this, then so be it. I don’t care about their opinions. I only care about you. I don’t want you to feel upset or disappointed. And I certainly won’t let anyone who upsets you stay in our lives.”

any romantic gesture, and to Kallie, it was priceless because it was his honest promise. He wanted to offer her both unwavering security and the entirety of

her tiptoes and gently kissed Jake, her lips brushing his softly. When she

kissed

in his grasp, trying to push him away, but Jake’s strength left

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their conversation too. Her lips trembled as she bit down on them,

had indeed brought up the idea of leaving to Jake, but it was merely a ploy to lower his guard and hasten his arrangements for

cast her aside after she healed Elma. He didn’t have to go this far, yet he chose to do it all to make Kallie happy. Lacey was consumed by fury, not understanding why Jake was

Lacey realized Kallie was the cause

and passion

washed over her. All her efforts had been in vain, mere illusions. Jake’s love was never meant for her. It was Kallie who he truly loved. She should have realized this earlier. She just couldn’t bring herself to accept the truth. She couldn’t grasp where she had gone wrong.

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