?<strong>Chapter 1089:</strong>


    Kallie winced slightly, trying to shift in his grasp.


    Jake responded by pulling her closer, enveloping her in a tight embrace.


    Kallie struggled briefly, but it was no use. She red at him, then gave up and went still.


    Jake’s thoughts were in turmoil, his voiceced with a chilling calmness.


    “So, if you realize you still have feelings for him, will you leave with him?”


    Jake’s gaze bored into hers, his eyes aplex mix of emotions: anger, fear, and a deep-seated vulnerability. It was as if her answer held the power to break himpletely.


    Kallie couldn’t help butugh, the sound echoing through the room. She reached up to caress Jake’s cheek, her eyes softening with affection.


    “No way, silly. I was just teasing you. I don’t want to see him. It might sound irresponsible, but I don’t care about the past anymore. All that matters is that I love you now, and I want to be with you.”


    The tension in Jake’s face visibly eased at her words. He hummed in response, a faint smile ying on his lips, his relief palpable.


    Kallie smiled to herself, amused by his reaction.


    “You know, you could try trusting me a little more,” she said, her expression turning serious.


    Kallie could feel the invisible wall Jake had erected between them. Despite his undeniable affection for her, he held back, unable to fully trust her. That wasn’t the kind of rtionship she wanted. She believed that whatever their history, they should trust each other now that they were together. She wasn’t entirely sure if she could trust himpletely, but she was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.


    Jake met her gaze, a wave of unfamiliar emotions washing over him.


    “I don’t want to talk about this right now,” he said, his voice tight.


    “We can discuss itter.”


    Kallie sensed his reluctance. Though disappointed, she wasn’t angry. She gently wrapped her arms around his neck.


    The video conference was drawing to a close.


    As soon as the meeting ended, Jake acted on his desire. He scooped Kallie into his arms and carried her toward the nearby lounge.


    Kallie understood his intentions immediately, her cheeks flushing crimson as she yfully protested, “Jake, put me down! Don’t you have work to do? Let me go. I’m starving.”


    A yful grin spread across Jake’s face as he held her close, ignoring her protests.


    “Work can wait. Nothing’s that pressing right now.”


    Kallie, unable to wriggle free, shot him several annoyed res. If it weren’t for Kallie’s rumbling stomach, they might have skipped dinner altogether.


    After their intimacy, Kallie devoured her food with gusto, an unusual sight for Jake.


    Beside her, Jake couldn’t help but feel a twinge of unease.


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