Chapter 1034



The servants in the room visibly trembled, their breaths shallow and hesitant, as if worrying that exhaling too loudly might draw his attention.

Just then, Kallie walked up to Jake, her tone calm and composed.

“Can I go in and see Elma?” She didn’t intend to complain about Lacey’s arrogant demeanor to him.

Before Lacey could interject, Jake gave a quick nod.

“Sure. Just go in.”

Without another word, Jake stepped forward, walking toward Elma’s room.

Since Jake had said so, Lacey wouldn’t stop him. She stepped aside to let Jake in.

But when Kallie tried to follow, Lacey stepped in Kallie’s way once more.

This time, Kallie could no longer contain her frustration. Her expression turned cold, and her voice carried a sharper edge.

“Miss Payne, what exactly do you mean by this? I don’t recall doing anything to offend you to deserve this.”

Jake, detecting the tension in Kallie’s voice, turned back. Noting her eyes were blazing with anger, he frowned at Lacey.

“Lacey,” he said, his voice low and threatening.

The way Jake addressed Lacey struck a nerve. Lacey’s expression tightened, and bitterness flashed across her face. She couldn’t believe his reaction. All she had done was stop Kallie, yet Jake’s disapproval was unmistakable. He seemed to have forgotten everything Kallie had done in the past—things that had nearly cost him his life.

Lacey clenched her teeth, refusing to back down. Instead, she raised her voice.

“Miss Nixon, there are reasons I don’t want you to go in. You should think about it.”

Kallie frowned, her brows knitting together. She could barely understand Lacey’s words. In the past few hours, Lacey had deterred her from entering, claiming her presence in the room might disturb the ongoing treatment. For the sake of Elma’s well-being, she had endured it and waited patiently. Yet now, with the treatment concluded, what more excuses could Lacey wield just to bar her from entering and checking on Elma? Lacey had pushed too far.

Kallie spoke up, her words direct and firm.

“Kindly enlighten me as to why you repeatedly blocked me from entering and checking on my daughter. You’ve made me wait nearly four hours. Yet now, you still won’t let me in.”

Her voice grew colder.

“What now? Feeling my presence might pose a threat to my daughter’s health? Your initial excuse was my presence would interfere with Elma’s treatment. However, Jake is allowed inside while I am not. Why is that?”

Kallie’s eyes shifted to Jake, anger flashing in them as she added, “Or is it because he holds a special place in your heart?”

Lacey froze, stunned by Kallie’s bluntness.

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