Chapter 832



He looked at the news and said:

‘I know.

I saw it earlier today.’

Lacey’s surprise increased.

Had she had prior knowledge of all this? That was odd.

Despite his deep affection for Kallie, he seemed completely unmoved.

After a brief pause, Lacey made a mock attempt to comfort him.

‘There’s no need to be heartbroken.

People change over time.’

Jake fixed her with a piercing gaze, his eyes reflecting a whirlwind of emotions.

‘Heartbroken? There’s no reason for that.

It’s not her fault.

From the day she and I met, I knew I’d be one of many competing for her attention.

And remember, stories told online are not always based on truth.

I’m skeptical of them.’

Lacey was stunned.

Regardless of the credibility of the online rumors, the fact remained that Clayton had nearly sacrificed his life for Kallie, who, in turn, had nursed him back to health for several days.

Was Jake’s love for Kallie really that boundless?

A wave of jealousy swept through Lacey.

She clenched her jaw, her voice cutting through the air.

‘Mr. Reeves, let’s say you really are together.

Are you prepared to continue living in self-delusion?’

Jake raised his head slowly, a shadow crossing his gaze.

‘That’s not like you, Lacey.

I don’t remember you ever indulging in this stuff,’ he said, his voice cold and distant.

Lacey was abruptly torn from her thoughts.

Her hands clenched into fists as she struggled to explain herself.

‘Not that I meant anything by it.

I just don’t want to see you hurt or cheated on.’

Jake stood up suddenly, irritation flashing in his eyes.

‘Don’t talk about her like that, not in front of me.

You once saved my life, so I’ll let this go for now.

But I won’t tolerate you repeating those words.

The whole world can fool me, but not Kallie.’

Lacey’s heart sank.

A bitter pang rose in her throat.

Did he really have no faith in her? After days of endless waiting, was that all she’d finally received in return?

Lacey understood that Kallie held a special place in Jake’s heart, a barrier he might never be able to break through.

But she hadn’t realized how formidable that barrier was until now.

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