Chapter 515



Kallie’s expression changed when she saw Errol. Her anxiety deepened when she noticed Jake standing beside him. She had no idea how much either of them had overheard. Jake’s eyes, shadowed by his mask, seemed to hold a deeper meaning as they met Kallie’s.

Feeling a surge of panic, Kallie tightened her grip on the report she was holding, an overwhelming urge to escape bubbling up inside her. Errol’s eyes flashed with frustration as he turned to Sarah, who seemed utterly defiant. His voice dropped to a dangerous whisper. “Have you already forgotten what you promised me? Besides, you’re pregnant now, about to become a mother. Can’t you at least try to speak nicely?”

Tears welled in Sarah’s eyes. She bit her lower lip and was on the verge of breaking down at any moment. Putting on a facade of innocence, as though she were the wronged party, Sarah exclaimed, “But I’m telling the truth! Aren’t you surprised that Kallie’s pregnant? Why are you defending her? Is she having your child?” She hissed, her voice low enough that even those closest could barely hear.

Kallie could hardly tear her gaze away from Jake, who remained silent, his eyes obscured behind his mask. Kallie couldn’t decipher his thoughts.

Errol’s anger flared. “Let me make this clear. If you keep this up, I’ll have you sent away immediately. I may owe you my life, but that doesn’t mean you can manipulate me or act however you please. Don’t test my patience any further.”

Upon hearing his words, Sarah’s defiance crumbled. She lowered her head and shrank back, fear evident in her posture. After handling Sarah, Errol turned to Kallie and Jake with a strained smile. “I apologize. My wife’s pregnant, and her hormones… they’re all over the place. It’s been making her moods unpredictable. Furthermore, the baby isn’t in the best health, which only intensifies her distress. She’s made mistakes, and I apologize for any hard feelings she caused. If there’s a problem, hold me accountable.”

Kallie was astonished to learn that Sarah was carrying Errol’s child. She had known Errol was forced to marry Sarah for reasons unknown, but she had never imagined they would have a baby together. From the look on Errol’s troubled face, it was clear that fatherhood was not what he had hoped for. Kallie knew it wasn’t her business, and she had no intention of getting involved.

As Errol led Sarah away, she shot one last glance over her shoulder at Kallie. She looked at Kallie’s belly, her eyes cold and filled with malice, like a predator sizing up its prey. A shiver ran down Kallie’s spine.

With Sarah gone, only Kallie and Jake remained. Kallie’s face showed a mix of emotions as she looked at Jake. “What are you doing here with Errol?”

Jake replied honestly, “I went to your house, but Sophie told me you weren’t home. Then, Trent mentioned you weren’t feeling well and had gone to the hospital. I came here because I was worried about you. I happened to run into Errol at the entrance.”

Kallie tightened her grip on the report in her hand. “Did you hear everything?”

Jake grinned and replied, “If you don’t want me listening in, I promise I won’t…”

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