Chapter 1283:

Gracelyn rose from her wheelchair and, as she spoke, extended a cup of water to Kallie.

Kallie accepted the cup without hesitation, aware that any pause would raise Gracelyn’s suspicion.

Gracelyn’s smile returned as she gently patted Kallie’s head with her aged hand, the gesture belying the chilling words that followed.

“You called out a name just now, Jake, your husband, perhaps? I’m aware of your history with the Reeves family, and I won’t be upset. Just tell me the truth.”

Kallie’s grip on the cup tightened as she battled her rising unease and panic. She forced her voice to remain calm and even.

“Yes, it was Jake’s name I called.”

Gracelyn’s smile vanished, replaced by a look of mild curiosity.

it because you still harbor deep

down Kallie’s face, large drops falling onto the back of her hands. She shook her

it’s nothing like

on Kallie. Kallie silently praised her own acting prowess. Her sobs grew more pronounced, as if she

don’t understand. Marrying him is the biggest regret

learned

the facts, though she embellished certain details. But if Gracelyn chose to investigate, the

past, a note of

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loathes me. Our marriage is nothing but mutual torment. But he refuses to grant me a divorce, stooping so low as to

of deception, and determined that

to a

know you’re Jake’s wife, and now you’ve stumbled upon my little hideaway. After all these years, all I crave is a

words tumbled from her lips, Gracelyn maintained a gentle caress on Kallie’s leg, feigning

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