?<strong>Chapter 1106:</strong>


    Trying to console herself, Lacey said, “Jake is kind to my sister. He says she’s a good girl. She knows nothing of our actions, and it doesn’t involve her. He won’t me her.”


    Despite her words, uncertainty gnawed at Lacey. She knew too well how Jake handled those who had crossed him. He was anything butpassionate.


    yton, perceiving her doubts, mocked her sharply, “Do you really believe your own words?”


    At this, all hope seemed to drain from Lacey. She sank back onto the bed, engulfed by a sense of hopelessness. She had once naively believed she could simply walk away whenever she wished. She had forgotten that once she agreed to coborate with yton, there was no turning back. Even if Jake were to let her go, yton would ensure she didn’t escape without consequences.


    Naturally, yton kept his thoughts hidden. He still saw Lacey as a useful pawn. For now, falling apart with her was not the right choice. Listening to the silence on the phone, yton realized his threat had had its intended effect. Softening his voice, he said, “Don’t be so pessimistic. I’ve known Jake for years. I assure you, you still have a chance.”


    Hope flickered in Lacey’s eyes.


    “Really?” she responded, her skepticism lingering. Kallie and Jake shared a deep love. He was truly devoted. Lacey, less striking and from a humble background, struggled to ept her perceived inferiority to Kallie. Despite her medical knowledge, she knew it was powerless against the matter of feeling.


    yton attempted to convince her, stating, “As a man myself, I know that no man’s love is confined to one woman forever. Over time, even the deepest affections can diminish. If Jake truly had no feelings for you, he wouldn’t have kept you close. Whenever you upset Kallie, Jake merely scolds you. Has he really ever punished you? Trust me, I understand men. If you follow my advice, you’ll achieve your desires.”


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    yton’s arguments appeared to take hold. Lacey exhaled softly, her expression turning determined.


    “I have no other option. I need to act for my sister’s sake. Since you im you can assist me and have shared all this, I’ll trust you again. But this is the final time. If I end up with Jake, I won’t be involved in these schemes any longer.”


    yton hid a sneer. He coolly responded, “When that timees, I’ll have achieved my aims and won’t need your cooperation.”


    Relief washed over Lacey upon hearing this. She felt yton’s goal was to be with Kallie.


    Unbeknownst to her, yton’s goals had shifted long ago.


    Meanwhile, before bedtime, Jake informed Kallie of his n to visit Lacey’s mentor at the earliest opportunity.


    Reluctant butpelled by Elma’s health, Kallie could not say no. Lacey had been treating Elma for half a month without any progress, except for a minor lift in her spirits. Such a state couldn’tst indefinitely.


    Kallie agreed somberly. Holding Jake’s shirt, she hesitantly asked, “Why won’t anyone tell me how Elma got this way? You all keep the truth from me. I don’t remember what happened. How can I be a good mother if I know nothing?”


    Jake feltpelled by Kallie’s sincere look and shared the events that had unfolded. He was brief, revealing only that someone had intentionally stunted Elma’s growth using a prohibited drug. The adverse effects were significant, and Elma’s survival over the years was fortunate. Much of Elma’s resilience was due to Kallie’s persistent efforts. Kallie had diligently searched for medical help to sustain Elma’s health.


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