Chapter 1064



“You know I’m right. Jake won’t tolerate someone trying to manipulate his family, no matter how cunning you think you are. You wanted Sophie to suffer, to feel humiliated—but in the end, Jake will stand by her. So go ahead and test my words if you dare.”

Lacey’s glare shifted to Sophie, her expression dark with frustration. Kallie’s calm dissection of her motives left no room for retort. She had indeed hoped to see Sophie suffer, but now it was clear that Jake’s loyalty to his daughter far outweighed any schemes Lacey had in mind.

Scolded and humiliated, Lacey’s anger was satisfied. But Kallie’s words rang true—Jake’s loyalty to his daughter would trump any resentment, making Lacey’s plan futile. Once Jake’s temper cooled, he’d begin piecing things together. He wasn’t a fool, and Lacey’s schemes, while calculated, would only serve to raise his suspicions.

Lacey bitterly acknowledged that without allies to bolster her claims, her plan was crumbling. The Reeves household operated like a fortress—loyalty ran deep, and Jake’s authority was absolute. Even though she had managed to bribe a few servants, their influence would be minimal. No one would risk speaking against Jake’s daughter. Realizing her isolation, her expression darkened with frustration.

Kallie observed Lacey with quiet satisfaction, knowing her words had struck a nerve.

Kallie let out a relieved sigh and turned back to Sophie, taking her hand with a reassuring squeeze.

“Let’s go,” she said softly.

Sophie hesitated, her eyes full of worry.

More content now at gⱯlησvℯ𝓁s․com “Mom, are you sure everything’s okay?”

“It’s fine,” Kallie replied with a warm smile.

“Don’t worry, Sophie. Your father loves you more than you realize. A mistake like this won’t change that.”

Sophie pouted slightly, her lips pressing into a defiant line.

“I’m not worried about him being mad at me. I’m worried he’ll take it out on you or—worse—send you away. Mom, you’re safest here. And honestly, I don’t need his love. I just need you.”

Sophie’s words were followed by a heartfelt embrace, her small frame clinging tightly to Kallie.

Kallie’s heart softened, a mix of amusement and affection flickering in her eyes. Had Sophie always been so clingy? It was a reflection of the care she’d poured into her children, a testament to their bond.

Kallie thought briefly about lifting Sophie into her arms, the way she used to when Sophie was smaller. But Sophie was no longer the little girl who fit snugly against her hip.

Kallie felt a pang of longing tug at her heart as she watched Sophie. Memories—fragmented and elusive—beckoned her, and she yearned to retrieve them, even if they were tinged with pain. The thought of missing out on the tender moments of her children’s lives felt like a loss too great to bear.

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