Chapter 520



Concerned, Jake swept Kallie into his arms and swiftly headed toward the hospital. As he passed Jenny, who lay on the floor, he gave her a fleeting glance.

Jake hurried Kallie back to her ward and immediately summoned the doctor. Thankfully, she was alright. Jake promised he wouldn’t leave her side for the next few days, opting to stay right there with her. Throughout the night, he didn’t catch a wink of sleep, sitting motionless beside her bed, resembling a statue. Kallie felt weary, yet restlessness pervaded her; her mind was too busy with thoughts to allow sleep.

Jake noticed her restlessness as she shifted in bed, prompting him to rise and gently tuck her in. Concern laced his voice as he asked, “Are you uncomfortable? Should I call the doctor?”

Kallie shook her head with a smile and suggested, “Why don’t you sit down? We need to talk.”

galnovels . com is your storytelling hub Understanding the gravity of the conversation they were about to have, Jake returned to his seat, his fists clenched nervously on his knees. He appeared as anxious as a young boy awaiting a reprimand from his teacher.

A gleam of amusement flickered in Kallie’s eyes as she gestured for him to extend his hand. After a moment’s hesitation, Jake timidly extended his hand. She guided his hand to rest on her belly, signaling a shared moment of new beginnings.

Kallie said gently, “It’s still too early, and you probably can’t feel anything yet. Back when I felt so alone, all I could do was touch my stomach to fall asleep. It feels like there’s already a bond with the baby inside me. When Sophie was born, I nearly didn’t make it. Giving birth to her was a moment of sheer desperation. But it felt like she was the one giving me a reason to live, rather than the other way around. This familiar feeling… it takes me back to when I was pregnant with Sophie. How could I possibly let go of that?”

Jake seemed to want to speak but hesitated. Finally, he spoke with a worried tone. “I don’t want to see you in pain again. Another baby isn’t worth your suffering. Having you and Sophie is more than enough for me. Just having you two in my life is all I need. I don’t want anything more.”

Kallie shook her head, her face set with resolve. “No, I’m going to have this baby. It’s my child. I want to give birth to it.”

Jake looked taken aback, at a loss for words. He took a moment to collect himself, clearly struggling to grasp her perspective. “But didn’t you resent me deeply?”

Kallie shook her head and replied, “Let’s leave that behind. The baby shouldn’t carry the weight of our past grudges. So…”

Kallie pondered her next words, gripping Jake’s hand tighter. With a nervous bite of her lip, she said, “Maybe I shouldn’t have said it, but it’s for our children. I want to offer both Sophie and the baby I’m carrying a stable family. So, I’m willing to consider remarrying you. However, this marriage would be in name only. If you find someone else and I do too, we’ll part ways amicably.”

Jake’s face remained impassive, his response muted as he simply observed her in silence. Yet, the excitement betrayed itself through his trembling hand. Leaning in, Jake kissed her forehead, his actions restrained but his eyes intensely focused. “Kallie, you’re not just joking or trying to persuade me, are you?” he asked earnestly.

Kallie’s laughter broke the tension, finding his concern somewhat amusing. “You know I don’t joke about such serious matters.”

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