?<strong>Chapter 1117:</strong>


    yton, with a disappointed look and a hint of bitterness, responded, “I don’t wish to bother you. I respect your decision. Even though you knew we were once married, you still choose Jake, didn’t you?” His reddened eyes and pale demeanor underscored his vulnerability.


    Kallie felt a wave of conflicting emotions and struggled to find words. She felt no affection for yton but was overwhelmed by a sense of guilt she could not dismiss. She spected it was tied to their past. With caution, Kallie inquired, “Did we share an unusual rtionship previously?”


    yton nodded, the disappointment in Kallie’s eyes deepening his pain.


    “Not in the way you might think. We were never married,” he rified.


    Relieved by his confirmation, Kallie felt a burden lift. Realizing they had never been married confirmed her continuous love for Jake and that she had not betrayed anyone.


    Feeling more at ease, Kallie rxed significantly.


    yton hid the fleeting mockery in his eyes and spoke in a somber tone.


    “We were close to marriage. But Jake came along. He doesn’t truly love you. You were merely one of many flings for him, just like others, such as Lacey.”


    Kallie’sposure briefly faltered, but she quickly regained her cool, replying sharply, “I refuse to believe your ims.”


    yton gave a faint smile.


    “If you doubt my words, do you trust what you’ve witnessed yourself?”


    Kallie suddenly had a bad feeling. Once this feeling took hold, she found it impossible to shake off. It intensified, upying her thoughts. yton quickly picked up on Kallie’s difort and wascent. He pulled out his smartphone and forcibly showed her several pictures. The pictures showed intimate moments on a bed. Lacey’s eyes were out of focus and her cheeks were flushed. Next to her was a man. The man’s face was partly visible, showing just his side profile and back, but it appeared to be Jake.


    At that instant, Kallie felt as if she was suffocating. Her heart pounded loudly, echoing in her head. She felt herself losing control, teetering on the edge of unconsciousness.


    yton reached out to hold her, but Kallie pulled away. Her hands balled into fists and she said with a strained voice, “I don’t trust these pictures. They could be fake.”


    She had spent some days with Jake. His deep affection for her was clear. She was sure he had no feelings for Lacey. He didn’t love Lacey. How could he possibly make out with Lacey?


    Despite her attempts to convince herself, those pictures of Jake and Lacey together on the bed haunted Kallie every time she closed her eyes. She took a deep breath, trying to regain herposure. She decided she would confront Jake directly.


    yton noticed her resolve yet remained calm. After all, his aim wasn’t topletely sever the bond between Kallie and Jake with these pictures. He merely intended to disturb her peace. When she felt anxious and troubled, she would be at her most vulnerable.


    Drawing closer, yton said softly, “You think these pictures are fake? They’re all real. If you’re skeptical, why not have them verified by experts? You were once my everything. I loved you, and you had affection for me too. If only you hadn’t been fooled by Jake. But even with your lost memories, you’re ensnared by him once again. Kallie, I don’t ask for much, only that you stay cautious and prevent him from deceiving you further.”


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