Chapter 444



Lenny didn’t know what to do as he saw Anna on the verge of tears. “Please, don’t cry. Just stay close to him. He’ll fall for you eventually. You’re a wonderful person, and many people adore you. I’m certain he’ll come to love you.”

Anna smiled, pleased. “My brother did the right thing of taking you in. He supported your studies and granted you a job in the black market. Although you didn’t have the chance to repay him while he was alive, repaying me is the same as repaying him.”

Lenny nodded. “I will.”

When Kallie got home, she started packing her belongings.

Sophie was intrigued. “Where are we headed?”

Kallie smiled as she spoke. “Sophie, how about we go on a trip together, just you and me?”

Sophie nodded, her eyes filled with anticipation. “Mommy, can Jake come along with us?”

The smile slipped from Kallie’s face, her voice still gentle. “Sweetheart, this time, it’s just going to be the two of us. Let’s go have fun, and then we’ll come back. Jake has a girlfriend. It’s best if we don’t tell them anything about me, okay?”

ɢ𝓪𝓵𝓷𝓸vє𝓵𝓼.co𝓶 for more reading Sophie’s expression fell slightly. “But Jake doesn’t have any girlfriends. He told me himself.”

Kallie soothed her with patience. “Sophie, whether Jake has a girlfriend or not, he has nothing to do with me from now on. You wouldn’t want to see him upset, would you?”

Sophie fidgeted with the hem of her clothes. “I definitely don’t want you to be upset.”

Kallie gently pinched Sophie’s cheek and asked, “Do you remember what I told you just now?”

Sophie nodded solemnly. “Yes. I remember.”

Just then, Trent entered the room with a look of concern.

“Miss, why the rush? Perhaps you should rest for a while before leaving for a trip? Moreover, we’re still unclear about the side effects of the drug in your system. Leaving now might be risky.

Remember how unwell you were recently? You should either visit the hospital or return to the Nixon estate. That way, if anything goes wrong, you’ll have support.”

Kallie shook her head, dismissing his concerns. “Trent, really, I feel much better now. Besides, I need to resolve this issue quickly. I don’t want to be indebted to anyone. It could lead to more problems down the road.” Kallie didn’t elaborate, but Trent suspected it involved Jake, who had recently stayed with them.

Seeing her determination, Trent no longer tried to dissuade her. Instead, he made a firm request. “Please, let me accompany you.”

Kallie was reluctant, but Trent persisted.

“Miss, I understand you don’t want to wear me out, given my age, but please, let me tag along. I could tell you must have found some leads on your grandfather’s whereabouts.

Otherwise, you wouldn’t be in such a rush. I won’t be at ease unless I go with you. Perhaps we might find him somewhere along the trip.”

Convinced by his plea, Kallie yielded. “Alright, prepare yourself. We’re leaving tonight.”

“Okay.”

.

.

.