GoodNovelChapter 252: Jake felt a weight in his chest as he held the pen, frozen. The accusation struck deep, reinforcing the painful view that, to many, including possibly Kallie, he was a distant, neglectful husband.
With another woman by his side, his position was compromised, both morally and emotionally. He felt he had neither the right to be with Kallie nor the dignity to face her, given his current circumstances.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHaving lifted his eyes to meet Kallie's for the first tsince their paths crossed again, Jake's gaze was laden with a mix of regret, longing, and confusion. It was a significant, charged exchange, but he quickly masked his emotions, adopting an impassive demeanor.
Kallie, catching a fleeting glimpse of his emotional turmoil, doubted herself, wondering if she had merely imagined the depth of what she saw. She turned away, biting her lower lip in frustration and pain.
Now, Kallie was acutely aware of the misunderstandings that had been seeded between them by others' manipulations. There had been a twhen she wanted to clear the air, to explain her side of the story. However, the realization dawned on Kallie that as the victim, the burden of explanation should not fall on her shoulders.
The importance of Jake's perceptions had diminished in her eyes. His thoughts, once so crucial to her, now held little weight. As Kallie processed her emotions, she felt her attachment to Jake waning.
Jake, his expression unreadable and cold, signed the agreement and handed it over to Ewing. As Jake did, he murmured a request, a hint of demand in his tone. "I want to know how Kallie ended up at your place." .cóm is the source Ewing, taking the agreement, responded with a slight frown, indicating the seriousness of the matter, "My cousin crossed a line, but I assure you, she will be dealt with appropriately. I located your wife a few days ago, but dealing with Bria requires caution since she's both bold and wary of any signs of trouble. In truth, it was Kallie's own cleverness that paved her way out." Jake nodded, his eyes briefly tearing up before he controlled himself. The word "cleverness" echoed in his mind. It was his carelessness that had necessitated her resourcefulness.
Feeling a surge of complex emotions, Jake spoke again, his voice low, heavy with unspoken regret. "Anyway, I should be thankful to you." Initially, Ewing felt a twinge of sympathy for Jake, recognizing the tangle of personal dilemmas Jake faced. However, as Ewing considered the broader picture involving Jake, Sarah, and Bria, his empathy waned.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEwing said earnestly, "Mr. Reeves, while I'm an outsider and it's not my place to comment on your personal matters, I must advise you. Indecision hurts others more than it helps. Once you make a choice, stand by it without regret. Remember, no one will wait for you forever." Jake's expression was a mix of frustration and resignation as he clenched his fists, struggling to find the right words. Finally, Jake let out a weary sigh, a sound that seemed to carry the weight of his dilemma.
"I appreciate the warning," Jake said, his tone edged with a hint of finality. "I'll consider what you've said very carefully. If nothing changes within the next five days, I'll part ways with Kallie. However, there's something you should know. There's a good chance Kallie is actually your cousin."
Jake's memory traced back to a crucial piece of information Roderick had shared with him years ago. Dake recalled that the stature and influence of Kallie's maternal grandfather's family were considerably more substantial than those of the Reeves family.
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