Chapter 571



“However, she’s safe for now. There’s no immediate threat to her well-being. Please, focus on your recovery. I will fill you in on all the details later.”

Jake let out a weary sigh, his face contorted with pain and remorse. “Edgar, please stand. The blame isn’t yours. It’s mine for not being more vigilant. Had I not sustained these injuries, perhaps none of these unfortunate events would have unfolded. I realize you’ve been through so much already. I’ve only just taken over as head of the Reeves family, and here I am, incapacitated, leaving you to juggle both Sophie’s safety and the family’s affairs. It’s been a heavy burden on you.”

Tears began to form in Edgar’s eyes as he quickly dabbed them away. “Mr. Reeves, don’t talk like that. I’ve been by your side for years, through so many challenges, and you’ve rewarded me well.”

When Jake assumed leadership of the Reeves family, he had awarded Edgar ten percent of the company’s shares, a gesture acknowledging Edgar’s long-standing loyalty and hard work. Even if Edgar chose to step down now, those shares were more than enough to ensure his prosperity.

Though Edgar had ventured into peril following Jake’s lead, it was Jake who had shielded Edgar countless times during their travels abroad. Edgar deeply appreciated Jake’s camaraderie and wholeheartedly hoped that Jake and Kallie would find happiness together.

“Let’s drop the subject.” Removing his wedding ring, Jake squeezed it tightly in his fist, his eyes burning with resolute fire. “I have to get better. That’s my top priority right now. Once I regain my strength, I’ll be capable of taking Kallie back. I want to see who dared to take my woman away.”

By now, Kallie had been on the island for a month. Truthfully, she hadn’t encountered any real hardships. It appeared she was truly taking the time to relax and prepare for the upcoming birth of the baby. The days passed pleasantly enough for her.

However, each night brought with it a chilling fear. Despite sleeping soundly, she invariably awoke enveloped in anxiety. It felt as if she were grappling with a nightmare, though she could never recall the specifics upon waking.

One evening, Kallie intentionally refrained from drinking the milk offered to her by the servant.

Kallie’s action was noticed by the servant.

The servant gave Kallie a brief, indifferent glance, saying nothing.

Kallie had a hunch that the milk they offered her was laced with something to induce sleep. The people here seemed unfazed by the possibility of her discovering their secrets. Their only concern was that she might not handle them.

Kallie’s curiosity intensified, but she couldn’t shake a growing sense of unease.

As Kallie predicted, sleep eluded her that night. In the hazy twilight, she was jolted awake by a blood-curdling scream.

The scream was sharp and piercing. It sounded like it echoed from the depths of hell.

Kallie sat up slowly, her heart pounding.

After a few minutes, the scream vanished.

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