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.”

spoke louder than any romantic gesture, and to Kallie, it was priceless because it was his honest promise. He wanted to

onto her tiptoes and gently kissed Jake, her lips brushing his softly. When she pulled away, a faint blush colored

heart skipped at the sight. Without hesitation, he bent down and kissed her again, ignoring the passing servants and the curious glances

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

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too. Her lips trembled as

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

side. But now, Jake was planning to cast her aside after she healed Elma. He didn’t have to go this far, yet he chose to do it all

Kallie was the

Lacey stood there, watching Jake pour all his love and passion into Kallie. She

loved. She should have realized this earlier. She just couldn’t bring herself to

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