Chapter 579



Kallie shook her head firmly and gestured frantically. “You need to go back. What about Sophie? She’ll be terrified without us.”

Jake’s heart swelled with a mix of emotions, his hand signals showing his inner turmoil. “You’re all alone here. Don’t worry. I’m taking you with me, no matter what. Trust me, I can handle this. Please, don’t be afraid.” Jake reached out and embraced Kallie tightly.

Kallie didn’t resist. Even though Jake’s face was different, his scent was the same. It brought her a wave of comfort, easing her worries and fears.

Kallie allowed herself to stay nestled in Jake’s arms for five peaceful minutes.

Ernesto and Griffin were so confident in their control of the situation that they didn’t bother putting cameras in Kallie’s room. They had planted a listening device on Jake, the only outsider who could still speak.

It was just that Ernesto and Griffin hadn’t anticipated that Jake and Kallie would communicate using sign language.

After stepping out of Jake’s embrace, Kallie quickly explained the situation using signs and then urged Jake to leave. Jake couldn’t linger, or it would only raise eyebrows.

Jake’s gaze clung to Kallie, reluctant to break away. Even in those eyes, still new to her, Kallie saw a tenderness she recognized, a love that felt like home. His eyes, filled with affection, met hers. “Wait for me,” he whispered.

With a gentle kiss on her forehead, Jake turned to go.

As Jake’s figure faded into the distance, Kallie felt an ache in her chest, a hollowness where he had been. But the fear and confusion that once clouded her mind had lifted. Lying on the bed, her hand softly stroking her growing belly, a newfound confidence bloomed within her. Escape was possible.

Kallie and Jake found ways to connect every day, but in public, she maintained a facade of distrust, careful not to raise any alarms.

Their paths crossed often, though.

One day, while Kallie was fishing with Ernesto, Griffin strolled up, feigning surprise. “Kallie, you and that newcomer, White, seem to be hitting it off.”

Kallie tossed her fishing rod aside. “Hitting it off with him? Hardly! I think he’s a fake. The exercises he gave me are useless and make my stomach hurt. When I asked him about it, he just got defensive and said I’d see results if I did them more. And the prenatal education? He’s talking to my unborn baby about the corporate culture of some company called Blue Ray! He’s not right for this job. Fire him and find someone else.”

Kallie feigned anger, her acting convincing.

Griffin’s eyes narrowed, a knowing glint in them.

Ernesto spoke up, surprising Kallie. “He mentioned Blue Ray? It’s a bit early for prenatal education, but it seems he knows what he’s doing.”

Ernesto gave Griffin an approving look. “Your friend was right to recommend him.”

Kallie appeared more agitated. “There’s something off about him. He’s creepy. How can someone like that be good for my baby? And what is Blue Ray anyway?” Ernesto and Griffin shared a knowing look.

“Blue Ray is one of my companies,” Ernesto explained. “As for White, don’t worry about him. He’s doing his best for you. We wouldn’t have him here if he wasn’t a professional.”

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