Chapter 637



Linsey squeezed Kallie’s shoulder, grinning from ear to ear. “Saw your post and thought, why not? Surprise!” Kallie was momentarily speechless, her heart swelling with warmth. Reuniting with a friend was the perfect pick-me-up moment.

Linsey’s eyes widened as she spotted Sophie. “Sophie! Look at you! The last time I saw you, you were just a little munchkin. Oh my! You and Jake have some good genes. She’s gorgeous!”

Linsey rushed over, enveloping Sophie in a hug, peppering her with kisses and playful pinches. “Sophie, ditch your mom. Come live with me!”

Sophie, overwhelmed by the sudden affection, looked at Kallie for rescue. Kallie chuckled. “You love kids. Why haven’t you snagged a boyfriend yet?”

Linsey’s cheeks flushed as she awkwardly cleared her throat. “Actually, I already have a boyfriend,” she said, her voice a little shy.

Kallie narrowed her eyes, a bit skeptical. “Really?” Letting go of Sophie, Linsey moved closer to Kallie and whispered, “Do you think I’d joke about something like this? Don’t worry. You’ll meet him soon enough.”

It had been years since Linsey and Kallie last saw each other, and now that they’d unexpectedly reconnected, it felt like there was an endless stream of things to discuss.

After wandering through the mall, Kallie recalled Calvin was at the apartment, probably feeling lonely. The thought tugged at her, and she decided it was time to head back.

Before leaving, Kallie suggested, “Why don’t you stay with us for a while, Linsey? It’s safer if we stick together, especially when abroad.”

Linsey didn’t hesitate. “Sure, I’d love that.”

As they walked back, Linsey entertained Kallie with gossip, including some juicy news about Sarah.

“Sarah and Errol were about to get divorced for no apparent reason. Errol claimed he was forced into being with her and that he had been trapped into marriage. And Sarah got pregnant right when they were on the verge of splitting up. The Payne and Miller families are in complete chaos.”

Kallie mulled over Linsey’s words as they stepped into the apartment, remembering a conversation she once had with Errol about how he and Sarah ended up together.

It had been an accident, or so he said. But now, with Errol’s sudden change in attitude, Kallie suspected there was more to the story. Maybe that accident was a trap set for him. She couldn’t help but feel sorry for Errol. He had gotten himself entangled with someone like Sarah.

Still, Kallie was surprised. “You’ve been abroad for so long, Linsey. How do you know all this gossip from back home?”

Linsey gave a mysterious smile. “I’ll introduce you to someone tonight. Once you meet them, everything will make sense. Join me for dinner tonight, okay?” Kallie glanced over at Sophie and Calvin. “Should we bring them along?”

Linsey shook her head. “It might be a bit inconvenient. But if they’re up for seeing something different, they can tag along.”

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