Chapter 1050



Elma understood the meaning of Jake’s words. But she gritted her teeth, refusing to give up just yet. Jake’s divorce from Kallie did not matter. All she wanted was for her parents to make things right and be a family again. If they really didn’t love each other anymore, why hadn’t they started new families by now? The question gnawed at her, but she was determined. Even if it meant that her parents would be angry with her, she wasn’t going to give up trying to bring them back together.

Elma held on to Jake and Kallie’s hands, her eyes pleading.

“Mum, Dad, let’s not talk about the divorce. I need you both or I’ll have nightmares at night. As soon as you leave, the nightmares will stop.”

Jake frowned.

“What kind of nightmares?”

Elma closed her eyes as if the memory was too vivid. Her eyelashes trembled and her face showed real fear.

“In my dream, no one wanted me. I was lonely, handicapped and even turned into a monster.” Her voice cracked as she added, “People despised me and my parents labelled me as unwanted.

Her words caught in her throat and her voice broke completely. Jake’s serious expression melted away. He sighed and reached out to pat Elma gently on the head.

Jake had always been worried about Elma’s condition. Elma’s dreams were not without reason. They felt almost like a warning, a fragile glimpse of something unspoken. Her health was never a certainty, nor was the promise of a long life. While she could still run, laugh and embrace the joy around her, why not grant her this small wish?

After considering this, Jake remained silent, his expression unreadable as he looked at Kallie. Surprisingly, she seemed to have come to the same conclusion.

Lowering her head, Kallie pressed a gentle kiss to Elma’s forehead and whispered, “Don’t worry. We’ve decided to stay with you tonight. No matter what dreams might come, we’ll be right here for you.”

Elma’s eyes fluttered open, filled with both hope and doubt.

“Really? You’re not lying to me, are you? You won’t sneak away once I’m asleep, right?”

Kallie was slightly amused.

“Of course, I won’t lie to you.”

Elma immediately turned to Jake. He cleared his throat, his voice steady and serious.

“When have I ever lied to you?”

Elma’s face lit up with pure happiness. With her wish granted, she lay back on the bed, patting the spots beside her. Her expectant gaze landed on Jake and Kallie.

For a moment, Jake and Kallie exchanged an awkward glance. The unease in each other’s eyes was unmistakable, and Kallie’s cheeks flushed with warmth.

“Maybe I should change into pajamas first,” Kallie muttered.

“Elma, you go ahead and sleep. I’ll join you in a few minutes.”

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