Chapter 1192:

Jake’s lips curled into a small, knowing smile. No matter what she said, he was convinced her anger was a mask for something deeper. He pushed forward, his tone casual yet calculated.

“Look, I don’t want to drag this into the courtroom. It’s a headache for both of us. And I know how stubborn you are. You’d burn everything down before you let me take the kids.”

Kallie’s eyes narrowed, her voice dripping with scorn.

“You’re absolutely right. So why bother? Is making me miserable the only thing that keeps you entertained these days?”

Jake wasn’t fazed by Kallie’s sharp retort. He leaned back in his chair, glancing through the car window at Elma, whose fiery glare could’ve melted glass. She was locked in his car, stewing in her own fury, but he was in no rush to deal with her.

“I know exactly what you’re up to,” Jake said, his tone almost playful.

my reach while you still can.

reply, the abruptness

in her throat as realization struck. Blood drained from her face, leaving her pale as a sheet. She

up, and I need to leave right away. I’ll be back as soon as

shifted to concern, but his tone remained

worry, Miss Nixon. We’ll make sure Brysen

moment of relief. Kallie nodded, her chest rising and falling as she fought to steady herself. She turned to leave, her steps hurried, but before she could

your imagination

bones. Kallie’s knees gave out, and she crumpled to the floor, the heat and chaos pressing down on her like an invisible weight. Her heart pounded wildly

onto the inferno consuming the building. It was

trying to extinguish the raging flames. Kallie stood frozen, her face draining of color. Ignoring the sting of her scraped knee, she forced herself upright and stumbled through the frantic crowd, desperately searching for Brysen. Deep inside, a terrible certainty clawed at her. Brysen hadn’t escaped before the explosion. How could this happen? Everything had been fine

whirlwind of confusion and terror. Her ashen face betrayed the storm inside

side, steadying her as one

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