Chapter 1277:

Without another word, Jake turned to climb the stairs, his steps slow but determined.

However, halfway up, a wave of dizziness washed over him. The room spun violently, and before he could steady himself, everything went dark.

His body crumpled, and the last thought racing through his mind was of Kallie—her face, her voice, and the haunting question of whether she was safe.

When Jake opened his eyes again, the sterile scent of antiseptic filled his nose. It was late at night, and the dim glow of a hospital room surrounded him.

An IV needle was taped to his hand, and the soft hum of medical equipment buzzed faintly in the background.

Sitting beside Jake was Sophie, her figure still and her face turned away. Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears, but her voice was steely as she sensed him stir.

“You’re awake.”

Jake’s lips curved into a faint smile at the sight of her.

For the first time since Kallie’s disappearance, his eyes

you

face

did you expect? You’re my father. I couldn’t

his expression softened,

me,” he said quietly, his gaze fixed

have searched for me and later gone missing.” His breath hitched as he closed his eyes, the weight of his regret bearing down on him

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if you did. If I had a choice… I’d have traded places with Kallie

facade crumbled. Tears spilled down her cheeks as she tried,

over Kallie’s disappearance. The lack of any sign of Kallie,

for ever defending Jake in Kallie’s presence. If Jake and Kallie hadn’t chosen to confront their issues, they

most wasn’t the chain of

came that Jake had returned safely, that

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