Chapter 226



Bria was about to unleash a witty quip, but Jake cut her off. “Giving you my contact information isn’t exactly convenient. Look, if you need something, reach out to my girlfriend.”

Bria was a bit displeased by his reply, but it didn’t bother her much. Anyway, Jake and Ewing likely had worked together, which meant more opportunities for her to get close to Jake. There was plenty of time to play her game.

Bria plastered a fake smile on her face. “Sure, sounds good.”

Jake caught the flicker of annoyance in Bria’s eyes. No way he missed that. Hopefully, Bria could keep Sarah busy for a bit and give him some peace.

Step into a new journey on galnovels .con Sarah was practically faced with a series of unanswered calls. Her gut twisted with a sick feeling. Was Jake out searching for Kallie? But that didn’t make sense. The Hayes family had confronted him, and he didn’t seem interested in searching for her.

Suddenly, a new friend request popped up on Sarah’s phone. The profile picture showed a woman.

Sarah’s brow furrowed, unease prickling at her skin.

Once Jake ditched Bria, he sprinted back to the car. As soon as he slammed the car door, all his disguises slipped. He slumped against the seat, eyes squeezed shut, exhaustion etched on his face.

Edgar eyed Jake with worry. “Mr. Reeves, you haven’t gotten a decent night’s sleep since you sent someone to locate Mr. Stan Reeves’ mansion. If you keep pushing yourself like this, you’re gonna crash and burn.”

Jake ignored Edgar, eyes glued to the passing scenery. “Where the hell do you think Kallie is? Do you think she’s being roughed up? She can’t even talk or scream for help. I swore to keep her safe, yet here she is, lost and in danger again. It’s all my fault. Nothing but my damn arrogance to blame for this.”

Edgar sighed. “Mr. Reeves, I know I shouldn’t be saying this, but your wife has practically lived with the Reeves family for years as an adopted daughter. And your grandfather left her something in his will. Even without you, she would have inevitably been tangled up in this mess.”

Moreover, without Jake’s protection over the years, Kallie would have long been tortured badly by the Reeves family members.

Apart from Roderick and Jake, there were hardly any normal people in the Reeves family. For unknown reasons, they were always hostile to Kallie.

Jake understood Edgar’s attempt to comfort him, but guilt gnawed at him for Kallie’s situation. He felt like punching himself for his mistakes.

But Jake knew this wasn’t the time to lose his cool. He forced himself to stay calm.

The tiredness and worry in his eyes vanished as Jake looked up. “Did you spread the news like I requested?”

Edgar nodded rapidly. “Yes, everyone knows you’re leaving for treatment overseas.”

Jake simply replied, “Good.”

Edgar had doubts in his mind. Before, Jake kept his illness a secret. Why the sudden announcement about going abroad for treatment?

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