Chapter 1088



Kallie finally relaxed but was still angry, giving Jake a playful glare.

“Jake Reeves,” she said, using his full name.

“That wasn’t funny.”

Seeing that she was truly upset, Jake tried to soothe her.

“Okay, okay, I’m sorry,” he said, his voice softening.

“I didn’t mean to make you mad. Don’t be angry with me.”

His deep voice, usually so stern, was now soft and soothing. His sudden gentleness was a stark contrast to his usual aloof demeanor, making it difficult for Kallie to stay angry.

When Kallie continued to ignore him, Jake leaned closer, his lips grazing her earlobe.

Kallie’s breath hitched in her throat, her eyes widening as she met Jake’s intense gaze. She felt her resolve crumble.

Kallie cleared her throat, gently pushing Jake away.

“Not now, Jake. I came here to talk to you, and shifting the topic won’t solve anything,” she said, her voice firm.

The playful smile vanished from Jake’s face, his eyes hardening. He let out a low hum, releasing Kallie from his grasp.

“What if I don’t want to talk?”

Kallie sensed Jake’s growing anger and felt a flicker of fear, but she pressed on.

“I know you already know what I want to talk about, and that’s exactly why I need to clear the air. Yes, it’s about Clayton,” she said.

Jake’s expression turned icy at the mention of Clayton’s name. He suddenly grabbed her by the waist, pulling her close.

“What’s this about?” Jake growled, his voice laced with a threat.

“Thinking of going back to him, are you?”

Kallie was so furious that she wanted to bite him, but she held herself back. She took a deep breath and continued, “When I woke up, and even now, something inside me tells me that Clayton is my husband. He’s supposed to be important to me. You never told me anything about my past, and I don’t want to hear it from you. I need to figure this out on my own.” Kallie’s eyes met his, unwavering.

Jake felt a surge of unease.

“And then?” he asked, his voice tight.

Sensing Jake’s displeasure, Kallie couldn’t resist the urge to tease him a little.

“And then…” Kallie continued, drawing out the suspense.

“I want to meet Clayton. I need to see him to figure out my feelings.”

As expected, Jake’s hold on Kallie tightened.

Jake remained silent, but his eyes hardened. Kallie couldn’t tell if his anger was directed at her, at Clayton, or perhaps at himself.

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