Chapter 201



Kallie barely caught the name Jake was whispering when the door swung open.

Edgar burst in, breathing heavily. His eyes landed on Jake, unconscious on the bed, and a sharp headache threatened to overwhelm him.

Relief washed over Kallie as she saw Edgar.

Kallie quickly moved aside, pulling out her phone to type a message. “I noticed something off about him. I can’t pinpoint what it is. I knew Jake’s condition had to remain confidential, so I refrained from calling an ambulance.”

Edgar nodded appreciatively at Kallie. “Madam, your assistance today has been invaluable. Thank you. I’ll handle everything from here.”

As Edgar began to take charge of the situation, Kallie couldn’t contain her curiosity any longer and hastily typed her questions on her phone. “Could you possibly share what’s going on with Jake? You don’t need to disclose every detail. I just need to know if it’s serious.”

After a brief pause, Kallie typed again. “I don’t mean to pry. We aren’t divorced yet, and he was part of my family. It’s only right that I show some concern for his well-being.”

Edgar appeared slightly embarrassed as he addressed Kallie, “I’d like to tell you, but sharing this information might bring you problems.”

Kallie offered him a smile, understandingly. “It’s okay. If it’s inconvenient to tell me, then you don’t have to.”

With a heavy sigh, Edgar signaled to the bodyguards to escort Jake away swiftly.

Just then, Jake’s eyes fluttered open.

The bodyguards rushed to inform Edgar, who hurried over, visibly thrilled to see Jake conscious.

“Mr. Reeves, you’re awake. How are you feeling? Any pain or headache?” Edgar asked eagerly.

Jake’s frown deepened as he surveyed the room, his dark eyes clouded with confusion. “What’s going on? Why am I here? Why am I in a hospital gown? Did you bring me here?”

Jake’s questions seemed directed at Edgar and the others, but his eyes stayed intently on Kallie.

Kallie looked back at Jake, confused by his intentions.

Visit gal𝓃𝑜v𝓮ls.com for updates Only Edgar knew the reason behind Jake’s strange reactions. He sighed internally.

The doctors had warned that Jake, having been drugged for an extended period without proper treatment, might suffer from memory loss or confusion in the future.

Now, it appeared Jake had forgotten why he visited Kallie.

In a way, this was fortunate.

Edgar was aware that Kallie’s unborn child was Jake’s, not Brent’s. Letting Jake get the wrong idea seemed prudent for the time being. If Jake was misled about the paternity, others would also easily be deceived.

With this in mind, Edgar quickly intervened, saying, “Mr. Reeves, you overindulged at Miss Miller’s birthday party and had a minor incident. Let me take you out of here, and I’ll fill you in on the details.”

Jake nodded in agreement and rose to his feet.

Kallie watched Jake intently, noting the absence of the warmth in his eyes that was evident just moments before. It seemed the vulnerable, subdued Jake she had seen an hour earlier was merely an illusion.

As Jake and his entourage departed, they unexpectedly encountered Brent, who had come to visit Kallie.

Departing from his usual formal attire, Brent was dressed down, holding a bag of fruits.

“Kallie, my grandpa mentioned you liked these fruits. He sent me to check on you, so I picked these up on a whim…” Before Brent could finish speaking, he caught sight of Jake, whose icy demeanor was too evident.

Jake was still clad in a hospital gown, surrounded by a large entourage.

Observing Jake in this condition made Brent instantly tense up. He quickly stepped forward, positioning himself protectively in front of Kallie. His gaze fixed on Jake with suspicion, he asked, “What do you want?”

Jake observed Kallie and Brent standing close together and scoffed. Had he not unexpectedly shown up, Brent and Kallie might have been enjoying a peaceful, ordinary moment like any other couple.

This mere thought stirred a surge of anger in Jake. He offered Brent a faint, chilly smile and responded, “Mr. Hayes, your question strikes me as odd. I’m here to visit my wife. It sounds like you think I’ve intruded forcefully. Shouldn’t I be the one asking you that question?”

Brent’s hands formed tight fists. “Jake, remember what you did to Kallie. If you’re set on being with Sarah, then agree to the divorce and set Kallie free. Why keep her tied to you and prolong the misery?”

Jake, unflustered, countered casually, “Brent, have you forgotten the advice your grandfather gave you?”

Brent instantly grasped Jake’s implication, and his expression subtly shifted.

Just a few days earlier, Jerome had summoned Brent to his study with a single request.

Jerome urged Brent not to meddle in Jake and Kallie’s relationship. While Brent could support and defend Kallie, getting involved in their personal issues was off-limits.

Brent was not convinced. He expressed his concern, stating he didn’t want Jake to mistreat Kallie.

Jerome’s response was sharp and clear. “You know very well why you’re meddling. Brent, I want to avoid another tragedy like what happened before in the Hayes family. By asking this of you, I’m also reminding you that Kallie can make her own decisions, and you need to respect that.”

Jerome’s words lingered in Brent’s mind.

Brent lowered his hand and turned around to set aside the fruits he was holding. “My grandpa would like to spend more time with you. Perhaps you can join him for a meal when you’re available.”

Hearing this, Kallie nodded with a smile. She expressed her gratitude for Jerome’s concern for her and vowed to visit him whenever she had the time.

Brent nodded and approached Jake. “Mr. Reeves, I see you’re ready to leave. Mind if I join you on your way out? It’s on the way. It’d be great to have some company and chat along the way.”

Jake didn’t refuse and signaled for Brent to lead the way.

Once they exited, the once-bustling living room fell silent.

Kallie retreated to her room, shutting the door behind her. She reflected on Jake’s recent behavior before her thoughts became too muddled.

Kallie was baffled. What on earth was going on with Jake? The Jake before the coma seemed like a completely different person compared to now.

Kallie had never seen Jake so gravely sick. A persistent doubt gnawed at her. Something about Jake’s condition just didn’t seem right.

With her eyes closed, Jake’s questioning voice haunted Kallie. He had asked about the father of the child she was carrying. He admitted his previous misunderstandings and expressed a desire to clarify things.

The more Kallie attempted to piece things together, the more puzzled she became. Exhaling softly, she decided to attribute her turmoil to the lack of some proper rest over recent days, dismissing it as a mere figment of her imagination.

Meanwhile, Jake was back at the hospital for a comprehensive check-up. Once everything checked out okay, Edgar assisted with his discharge.

Jake gazed at his wristwatch, deep in thought. Although Edgar had given him a rundown of the events and everything seemed to be in order, doubts lingered.

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