Chapter 332



During one such fall, a sharp object gashed her arm, causing blood to stream forth. The pain nearly sapped her of all her strength.

Still, Kallie clenched her teeth and persevered in her climb. The singular force driving her was her maternal devotion.

She eventually perched herself on the window’s ledge.

As she had anticipated, there was no platform outside.

Judging by the view, it was a three-story drop.

A wave of dizziness washed over Kallie as she peered down, fear creeping in. Yet, the thought of Sophie’s cheerful smile brought her courage.

Kallie had always regarded Sophie as her greatest blessing, even though her birth had been perilous.

When Sophie was born, the doctor had grim news for Kallie. The severe uterine bleeding meant she would never have another child.

This made Sophie all the more precious to Kallie.

Kallie’s life was filled with regrets and poor choices. She was determined not to let Sophie endure the same hardships.

This resolve pushed Kallie to take a leap of faith and start a business, aiming to provide Sophie with a better life.

Kallie’s past was marked by poverty and powerlessness, leaving her vulnerable to others’ cruelty.

Kallie had poured her heart into shielding her daughter, yet doubts lingered. Why was it still so hard to protect Sophie?

Kallie bit her lower lip hard, tasting the blood that began to spread in her mouth, the sharp pain snapping her to alertness. She blamed herself for not being cautious enough to take more action in advance, leading to her daughter being taken away and her feeling compelled to escape this locked-up room.

Sitting on the window’s ledge, Kallie couldn’t deny her fear of the height. Yet, she knew she couldn’t afford to be timid now.

Clenching her teeth, Kallie shut her eyes and jumped.

Fortunately, she landed on a soft bed of grass below. Yet, the impact still sent a throbbing pain through her leg, causing her head to spin. She was in such agony that cold sweat broke out on her skin, and it took all her strength to stand upright.

After taking a few steps, Kallie suddenly heard footsteps behind her. She quickly limped and took cover behind the nearby house.

The voices belonged to a few passing servants.

Kallie was on Abram’s turf, a place where she needed to remain vigilant.

The servants continued their conversation as they walked.

“I heard a prominent guest arrived today.”

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