Chapter 614



Kallie, eager to reunite with Sophie, was so deep in her thoughts that she failed to notice the inappropriateness of Clayton’s behavior.

Jake, however, noticed and his face suddenly darkened. He pulled Kallie closer, subtly distancing her from Clayton’s touch.

They were currently staying in one of the Morgan family’s desert mansions in a small town. Despite the arid surroundings, the presence of a freshwater spring turned the barren landscape into a desert oasis.

Though small, the town thrived with the Morgan family owning eighty percent of the land. The town boasted modern resources and top-notch facilities, including excellent medical equipment. Clayton had chosen this isolated spot to keep them hidden from the Perry family’s search.

The desert sprawled endlessly around them, a vast sea of sand that made it nearly impossible to find the way in or out without a local guide. Moreover, sandstorms swept through with alarming regularity, transforming the serene landscape into a chaotic whirl of grit and obscured visibility.

For that reason, flying out had become risky, and Jake had opted for a safer, though slower, route by car.

While on the road, Kallie drifted off, her head resting against Jake’s shoulder. The past few days had been stressful for their babies as they experienced minor health scares that left Kallie anxious and sleepless. She had spent every waking moment with them before leaving here.

Jake wished he could take the burden off Kallie’s shoulders. They both felt drained, their bodies heavy with fatigue.

As Jake felt Kallie’s rhythmic breathing beside him, a wave of drowsiness washed over him.

Suddenly, the car screeched to a halt. Shouts erupted outside, followed by the deafening crack of gunfire. Kallie jolted awake.

Without a second thought, she scrambled out of the car, her heart racing as she ran to check on her children in the vehicle behind, where the nanny and bodyguards were with the kids.

Immediately, Kallie got out, and the stench of blood hit her. Panic surged through her.

“Get down!” Jake’s voice rang out urgently.

Before Kallie could react, Jake shoved her aside, just as a bullet shattered the window near where she’d been standing.

The glass rained down like shards of ice, and Kallie’s body went numb. The bullet struck precisely where she had been standing moments before. She couldn’t even imagine what might have transpired if Jake hadn’t pushed her away in time.

“Kallie!” Jake’s voice wavered with fear as he pulled her into his arms, checking her for injuries.

“I’m okay. Go check on the babies.” Kallie’s voice quivered as she spoke, her body still shaking from the adrenaline of the moment.

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