Chapter 407



Jake let go of Lenny’s collar, his tone turning somber. “I understand, but don’t spout that kind of nonsense again. I’m well aware I don’t deserve her. It’s no surprise she treats me the way she does.”

Lenny was about to argue further, but Edgar shot him a glance, silently urging him to drop it.

Despite Lenny’s usual calm demeanor, something about Kallie seemed to get under his skin, making him unusually agitated. Still wary of Jake’s temper, Lenny asked cautiously, “Mr. Reeves, are we heading back now?”

Jake shook his head, his voice heavy with resolve. “No. I won’t go back.”

Jake turned to Edgar with determination. “Start the car. We’re following her.”

Kallie had no idea Jake would trail her all the way home. Once home, Kallie busied herself in the kitchen, preparing a meal for Sophie. As she emerged with the dishes, a servant approached, mentioning guests.

Confused, Kallie stepped into the living room, only to find a familiar figure lounging on the sofa. Her annoyance was immediate, her voice cold. “What are you doing here? Leave.”

Jake was on his feet in an instant, crossing the room to reach her. He took her wrist gently but firmly. “No, I’m not leaving.”

Kallie’s expression hardened. “This is my house, Jake. I have every right to ask you to go. I understand you want to apologize to me, but you have done a lot. The past is behind us, and I’m trying to move forward. If you keep shadowing me, you are causing me trouble.”

Emotion tightened Jake’s throat, but he held on to her hand, unwilling to let go.

“You’ve got it wrong. I’m not here just for you. I’m here to protect you and Sophie. I know you don’t care about what people say, but Sophie is still young. If rumors spread in high society, what do you think will happen to her? Do you really want to be forced to live abroad forever?”

Kallie’s eyes flicked to Sophie, her emotions churning. After a moment, her tone softened slightly. “I get what you’re saying, but that doesn’t change the fact that I don’t want my life to be disturbed. You should understand what I mean.”

Step into fiction with galnovels . com Jake didn’t argue. Instead, he released Kallie’s wrist and walked over to Sophie, kneeling to her level. He spoke gently, and his playful smile spread across Sophie’s face, her laughter filling the room. Seeing Jake and Sophie getting along so effortlessly only deepened the swirl of emotions within Kallie.

After a brief hesitation, Kallie took her seat at the table and, with a cool tone, said, “I only cooked for Sophie and me. There’s nothing here for you.”

Jake remained unfazed. “That’s alright. I won’t eat anything. I’m here to be with you both during dinner.” But Sophie, ever the considerate one, didn’t miss a beat. She requested an extra bowl from the servant and carefully served some of her food to Jake. “Mommy’s cooking is too good not to share. You should have some!”

Kallie let out a resigned sigh. “Sophie, if you keep giving your food away, you’ll end up hungry.”

With a bright, innocent smile, Sophie shook her head. “Mommy, I know you’d never let me go hungry.”

Jake couldn’t help but smile as he gently patted Sophie’s head. “Sophie really is the sweetest girl in the world.” Despite her initial reluctance, Kallie couldn’t resist Sophie’s generosity or Jake’s quiet presence. She called for the servant to prepare a few more dishes.

As they waited, Jake did something unexpected. He removed his mask.

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