?<strong>Chapter 617:</strong>


    After a while, the unfavorable conditions got to Calvin. He was just a kid.


    yton offered Kallie a ce at his manor, but she turned him down. She was going back home and intended to ask Edgar to use his connections to find Jake and Chloe.


    She had more faith in her own people.


    Kallie refused to give up on Jake. He’d made it through so much. He’d survive this.


    yton didn’t push it, but he made sure she had plenty of protection for the journey back.


    The trip itself was uneventful.


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    Still, Kallie dreamt of Jake every night. She’d wake up with tear-stained cheeks, her heart aching.


    Finally, Kallie was home. The familiar sights made the horrors of the ind seem like a distant nightmare.


    Trent went out with Sophie.


    The moment Sophie saw Kallie, she burst into tears and ran into Kallie’s arms.


    Sophie had grown so much in a year, shooting up like a weed. Her once delicate features had matured, etched with a newfound strength.


    Once Kallie escaped that hellhole of an ind, she reached out to her family. She knew Sophie had been holding down the fort while she was away.


    Tyrone was a shell of his former self, only responding to Jenny. Despite her young age, Sophie had stepped up. She’d taken on Kallie’s spirit and resourcefulness.


    Kallie had never intentionally groomed Sophie for this. Kallie was proud of Sophie’s resilience, yet heartbroken by the circumstances that forced it.


    Sophie should have been safe, growing up under her wing. She never imagined Sophie would have to deal with so much, so young.


    Kallie held Sophie close, whispering soothing words, gazing at her daughter intently.


    As Sophie’s tears subsided, she asked, “Mom, where’s my dad? Where are my little brother and sister? Are they okay?”


    Kallie’s heart twisted with pain. After a moment’s hesitation, she decided to tell Sophie the truth, no matter how hard it was.


    Kallie spoke with unwavering conviction. “Sophie, your dad and your little sister are going to be okay. They’lle home safe.”


    Even though Sophie’s eyes were brimming with tears, she nodded. She understood her mother’s heart must be aching even more. “Daddy’s strong,” she said, her voice small but determined. “He’lle back to us.” A servant gently led Calvin over to Sophie.


    Sophie’s face lit up with a smile when she saw Calvin. “He’s adorable!” she eximed. “My little brother and sister are twins, so my sister must be just as cute!” Calvin, captivated by Sophie’s bright smile, let out a giggle.


    Once Calvin wasfortably settled, Kallie made her way to the garden to find Tyrone.


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