?<strong>Chapter 758:</strong>


    Kallie smiled softly. “I’m fine now. Moreover, it’s not far. I need to go and find him.”


    yton responded immediately, “Once you’re ready, we can leave tomorrow, as weather forecasters said it will be a sunny day. It’s been pouring for days, and I heard some viges on the outskirts are submerged, with roads bing impassable.”


    This piece of news sent a wave of unease through Kallie. Sensing her distress, yton quickly offered constion. “I’m sure Jake’s alright. No need to worry.”


    Managing only a half-hearted smile, Kallie observed the tired lines etching yton’s face.


    As yton was about to exit, Kallie felt an urge to speak up. “Mr. Morgan?”


    yton paused and turned, his face lit with a flicker of anticipation.


    Kallie took a breath, pausing briefly. “You’ve been pushing yourself too hardtely. Let me take you out for dinner someday. My treat.”


    She quickly added, “Oh, and my kids will join us, too.” The glimmer in yton’s eyes dimmed as he managed a smile. “We’re beyond formalities, aren’t we? Well, since you invited me, how could I say no? Let’s figure out a time that works for us.”


    Kallie watched yton as he walked away, feeling a mix of gratitude and concern.


    That same night, Jake was gued by a terrifying dream. He woke up bathed in sweat, the old wound on his side throbbing with each heartbeat. Gathering his senses amidst the sound of relentless rain, his thoughts wandered to Kallie, stirring a blend of concern and longing.


    Jake’s recent nightmare centered around Kallie. In the eerie depths of his dream, Kallie was forced to coborate with yton to track him down, but yton was secretly scheming against her.


    Throughout the dream, Kallie remained unaware of the deceit. Unknowingly, she walked straight into yton’s trap, each step deliberate and calcted.


    Jake, desperate to warn her, couldn’t utter a word. No matter how hard he tried to yell, his voice failed him. In the end, he could only watch as yton led Kallie farther and farther away.


    From the moment his memory returned, Jake had sensed something unsettling about yton. While yton had not been directly involved in Cara’s maniptive schemes, he had yed a role in covering them up. More damning was the fact that when Jake had lost his memory, it was yton who had deceitfully introduced Kallie as Sarah. yton had lied to him. These revtions painted a clear picture: yton was not as innocent as he appeared.


    With this in mind, Jake knew he had to return to Burmoos urgently. He had lost his phone and didn’t have Kallie’s contact details. Although he had yton’s number, reaching out to him didn’t seem wise. Jake scowled, deep in thought, when suddenly the light flicked on with a sharp click.


    Jake nced cautiously at the door and asked, “Who’s there?” It was Lacey, d in a nightgown. With a touch of embarrassment, she exined, “I heard your voice and got worried something might be wrong, so I came to check.” The tension in Jake’s eyes softened. “I’m fine. Sorry for bothering you. Miss Payne, you can go ahead and rest now.” Lacey’s grip on the doorframe tightened slightly, but her curiosity got the best of her. “You were having a nightmare, calling for Kallie. Is she your wife?”


    Jake wasn’t keen on discussing it but responded patiently with a nod.


    Lacey nodded back, then paused before leaving, advising him to take care in theing days so he wouldn’t aggravate his injury.


    The rain persisted lightly throughout the night but stopped by morning. Not only had the rain ceased, but the sun had also emerged, signaling a break in the weather. The vigers, delighted by the change, wore smiles all around. Even the typically stoic Lacey found herself smiling as she busied herself in the kitchen.


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