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 feelings

face, large drops falling onto the back of her hands. She shook her head, an expression of what appeared to be utter

it’s nothing

Kallie. Kallie silently praised her own acting prowess. Her sobs grew more pronounced,

him is

learned of Jake

she embellished certain details. But if Gracelyn chose to investigate, the truth would

and Sarah’s past, a note of bitterness crept

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

Kallie, searching for any hint of deception, and

softly, her voice shifting to a gentle, yet

indeed a despicable man. It seems we share a common enemy. In that case, we’re allies. Now, sweetie, don’t hold what I did against me. I was backed into a corner. I know you’re Jake’s wife, and now you’ve stumbled upon my little hideaway. After all these years, all I crave is a quiet life. I’m terrified you’ll run back to Jake, and he’ll come

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

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