Chapter 1269:

Looking at Jake’s tall, striking figure, Gracelyn sighed wistfully.

“If my grandson were still alive, he’d be around your age. It’s a shame that someone like you isn’t married yet.”

After a moment’s thought, Gracelyn’s face lit up with an idea.

“Interestingly, a daughter of a former neighbor visited me recently. She’s quite lovely. You might have heard of her. Much like you, she’s recovering from a fall off a cliff. Why don’t I introduce you two?”

Jake, who had been pondering how to get a chance to meet the mysterious woman, suddenly found the opportunity landing in his lap. Despite the potential, he hesitated to agree immediately.

“I appreciate your kindness, but as you can see, I prefer being alone. Besides, I’m without family or money, and wouldn’t want to be a burden on anyone.”

Gracelyn simply shook her head, dismissing his concerns.

She won’t

the prospect of meeting the mysterious woman with a

Gracelyn, for

waved her hand

was surprised by

wish to meet Jake, the timing was not right, particularly with Gracelyn watching. Any unusual reaction would raise Gracelyn’s

by servants who were busy dressing her up, Kallie maintained a composed exterior, though she felt increasingly anxious inside. What could Gracelyn’s real motive

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ready, the servants

Calvert and Florrie. Her eyes flickered, and she quickly said, “Hold on. I need to

had no choice but to stop and take Kallie to Calvert. Florrie, noticing Kallie’s apparent disregard

busy, and Mrs. White is expecting you immediately. It

pressed her lips together and replied, looking past Florrie to Calvert, “I suddenly feel ill and need to speak with Dr. Watson. Is there a problem with that? Gracelyn wants me to meet an

this question at Florrie. After all, she had been drugged and was recovering slowly.

concerned about Gracelyn’s sudden decision for Kallie to meet Jake, especially since rumors suggested he was quite attractive and might capture Kallie’s heart. But there was nothing he could

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