Chapter 996



Suddenly, Kallie exclaimed, “Clayton! That’s it—Clayton Morgan. Is my husband, Clayton, known to you? Where might he be?” At her words, both Sophie’s and Jake’s demeanors shifted.

Jake’s eyes darkened notably, a storm of anger brewing within. Sophie’s features sagged with sorrow.

“Mom, your husband isn’t Clayton. He’s a deceitful man!” Sophie declared, her voice heavy with urgency.

Glancing at Jake, Sophie hastily said, “Despite the current strife between you and my mom, I hope you can trust that she would never willingly associate with someone like Clayton.”

Jake’s expression remained stoic, yet turmoil echoed in the silent void of his response. With all that had unfolded recently, he found himself at a loss for words. He had held on to the hope that once Kallie was safe, they could untangle their misunderstandings. Yet, he never imagined the situation would unravel as it did. Whether Kallie’s memory remained intact or not, her assertion that Clayton was her husband deeply wounded him. Though he had sensed there was something between her and Clayton, witnessing them together was something he couldn’t bear.

Jake exhaled a weary sigh, his hands loosening their hold on Kallie.

“Look, it doesn’t concern me anymore. We’re not together. If she’s chosen Clayton and wants to be with him, what’s left for me to do?” Jake said to Sophie.

As Jake finished, Kallie’s legs faltered. Her complexion turned ashen, and she collapsed once more.

Luckily, Jake’s reflexes were sharp, and he caught Kallie in time. He gently laid her back on the bed and rang for assistance before he made his way to the door.

Sophie clenched her teeth, stepping forward to block his path.

“You can’t just walk away. If you leave now, my mom will be in real danger. Didn’t you once care for her? Aren’t you worried about her?”

Jake offered Sophie a faint smile.

“Sophie, haven’t you noticed? She simply doesn’t want to see me. It’s clear she’s using fainting to drive me away.”

Sophie looked perplexed.

“Are you saying my mom is faking it?”

Jake’s face was etched with solemnity as he gave a slight nod. He had kept this from Sophie because he didn’t want to smear Kallie’s reputation in Sophie’s eyes.

After Kallie was rushed to the hospital, Jake had immediately demanded a comprehensive medical check-up. The results came back clear: no physical injuries whatsoever, yet she continued to lie there, unresponsive for reasons no one could pinpoint.

Upon awakening, Kallie had seemed utterly lost, as if her memory had evaporated. Jake had discussed her condition extensively with the doctors. Their reports were perplexing. Her brain activity was normal, there were no signs of trauma, and her amnesia remained a medical mystery.

But just moments ago, Jake had a stark realization. Kallie was protecting Clayton in this subtle way for their future reunion, ignoring the help he had extended.

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