Chapter 1093



Elma expressed her desire for the family to share a single tent at bedtime, which posed a significant challenge. The servants had set up multiple tents, yet none could comfortably accommodate all five family members.

Kallie and Jake initially declined the cramped arrangement. However, upon seeing Elma’s dismay, Kallie relented.

“Why don’t I stay with you and your dad, while your brother and sister stay in their own tent?” she suggested.

After some gentle coaxing, Elma finally agreed.

Elma repeatedly claimed to be tired, but it took her quite some time to fall asleep.

Kallie, who had been sleepy herself, found herself wide awake due to Elma’s agitation.

Once Elma finally drifted off, silence enveloped the tent.

Kallie glanced at Jake, assuming he was asleep as well, and began to enjoy the calming sounds of their natural surroundings. The peaceful atmosphere started to lull her into sleep.

Just as Kallie was nearing slumber, she felt a noticeable movement beside her. Thinking that Elma had stirred, she opened her eyes, only to find Jake’s face drawing near.

The sudden closeness startled Kallie, bringing her fully awake.

Jake embraced Kallie tightly, pulling her closer.

Taken by surprise, Kallie asked, “What are you doing?”

With a smile, Jake replied, “I just wanted to hold you.” His eyes reflected a rare vulnerability.

It was the first time Kallie had seen him so open, and it softened her resolve. Overwhelmed by the moment, she hummed softly, her mild protest escaping her lips. Her concern, however, shifted to Elma.

Exclusive stories galησv𝑒l𝓼․com “What about Elma?” she asked, worried.

Jake tightened his embrace and rested his chin on her head, reassuring her.

“She’s sleeping soundly. I moved her over.”

Kallie hesitated.

“Aren’t you worried she’ll wake up and be upset?”

Jake remained calm, shrugging.

“It’s fine. I’ll soothe her.”

Kallie nearly rolled her eyes but whispered, “You should handle it. I don’t want to deal with Elma crying.”

Jake heard her words and, instead of getting upset, was amused. He silently began to craft a plan.

“Consider this—I’ll handle the children at home, but you must stay put,” he proposed.

To Kallie, Jake’s suggestion sounded somewhat childish. However, she quickly grasped the deeper implication and felt compelled to ask, “Do you feel insecure about me? Is it because I always made you worry in the past?”

Jake fell silent.

Unease stirred in Kallie’s heart. She reached out and gently touched his face.

“If so, I’m truly sorry. It won’t happen again.”

Jake’s eyelashes fluttered as he held her hand, his expression a mix of seriousness and resolve.

“Really? Are you lying?”

Kallie laughed softly, leaning in to give him a gentle kiss.

“Of course not. Why would I lie to you?”

Having made amends, they shared several tender moments, with Jake usually taking the lead.

Kallie seldom initiated, but a mere kiss from her was enough to delight Jake.

To him, even if he were being deceived, his happiness in that moment was all that mattered. Nothing else seemed significant as long as she smiled like that.

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