Chapter 557



Kallie, noticing Edgar’s unusual state, grew concerned. She gently patted Sophie’s back, urging, “Go get some rest.” With that, she followed Edgar out.

As the door clicked shut behind them, Edgar’s composed facade crumbled. The usually unshakeable man looked as though he might collapse in front of Kallie. “Something terrible has happened!”

Kallie’s anxiety peaked. “Is it Jake?” she asked, her voice tense.

Edgar nodded solemnly, his eyes filled with sorrow for Jake.

Feeling a wave of nausea, Kallie nearly faltered, but Edgar caught her just in time to steady her.

Edgar immediately regretted his decision. “Mr. Reeves advised against telling you, but you had to know. Just try to remain calm for your daughter’s sake.”

With her fists tightly clenched to maintain her composure, Kallie inhaled sharply and asked, “What happened to Jake?”

Edgar simply escorted Kallie to the hospital.

This was the first time Kallie had seen Jake in such a grave condition.

Jake’s body was riddled with severe injuries, tubes protruding from him in every direction.

The only sign that he was still alive was the rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor next to his bed. His face was marred by dreadful wounds.

Tears welled up in Kallie’s eyes, despite her previous belief that her feelings for him had faded. Though her decision to remarry him was driven by their children’s needs, at least in her perception, the sight of him so vulnerable tore at her heart.

After a long silence, she managed to whisper, “What happened?”

“It was Anna,” Edgar replied through clenched teeth, his own emotion palpable.

By now, Kallie had regained her composure.

She approached Jake’s bedside and adjusted his covers. “Continue,” she urged Edgar.

Edgar, his voice shaky, explained, “Mr. Reeves was investigating the group involved with Miss Webster’s abduction and the antagonism toward the Nixon family. He did it covertly with only a few people. Later, he discovered Anna’s connection to this group. Worse, Anna seemed to have been abducted by them.

Anna’s brother once saved Mr. Reeves’ life, compelling him not to remain passive. Plus, Mr. Reeves was committed to assisting you with locating Miss Webster.

Therefore, he led a team to rescue Anna, but they failed and were hurt by individuals armed with firearms.”

Kallie, puzzled, inquired, “Firearms?”

Edgar confirmed. “They were foreign militants, not from our country.”

Kallie was taken aback, as nowadays, encounters with firearms were rare, even in the underworld of Yoeloth. Facing ruthless adversaries armed with firearms, the fact that Jake survived and returned was considered fortunate enough.

Emotion thickened Edgar’s voice. “Madam, I share this out of concern for Mr. Reeves’ safety.

Before passing out, he asked me not to tell you about this. He simply chose to keep it from you to spare you worry. Rest assured, nothing inappropriate occurred with Anna.”

Kallie glanced at the unconscious Jake and sighed softly. “I get it. Since this incident has happened, he no longer owes Anna anything.”

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