Chapter 104
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Kayla might have only been a teenager, but from what she had shown today, Max was certain she had a bright future ahead.
All these years, he had failed to guide Elijah properly and owed him far too much.
Max could not give Elijah the future he wanted, but letting him follow Kayla and learn from the Perry family’s upright ways might give the boy a chance at a better path.
And right now, Kayla needed extra hands. Elijah could at least be of some small help.
What Max did not realize was that this decision, his choice to trust her, would completely alter Elijah’s future.
Kayla quickly understood what he meant. He wanted Elijah to stay with her, for her to take him under her wing. She smiled, nodded without hesitation, and agreed.
“Why should I? I don’t agree.” Elijah jumped to his feet.
He pondered irritably, ‘The truth about that year still isn’t clear. How could I possibly help Kayla? Wouldn’t that make me part of the problem?
‘And what’s this about me being only good enough to run errands? I’m capable of a lot more than that p>
Kayla did not lose her temper. Instead, she gave a faint smile and said directly, “What’s so bad about working with me?
“You won’t have to worry about food or clothes, and you can finally uncover the truth about what happened back then. Are you really sure you want to turn that down p>
Kayla’s words carried a tempting edge, cutting off the rejection Elijah had been about to voice. Of course, he wanted to uncover the truth and avenge his mother and father.
He pressed his lips together, finally giving in, though his last bit of defiance still pushed him to say, “I just want the truth. I’m not after the scraps you’re offering me.
“And I’m calling you Kayla, nothing else. Don’t expect me to ever call you anything else p>
As Elijah spoke, there was a sharp challenge in his eyes, a refusal to bow his head.
Work was work, no matter where it was done. Staying with Kayla meant not only earning money but also finding answers about the past. Only a fool would say no. Still, he would never address her respectfully, not even if it killed him.
Elijah wondered, ‘Why couldn’t Dad have tried harder to have me born a few days earlier? Just two days. If that had happened, everything would be different. Hard not to feel bitter p>
Kayla did not care. What she needed most right now was people she could rely on. Elijah might not have had much schooling, but he had survived in society long enough to handle things she could not.
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With Max stepping in and asking Elijah to follow her, it had turned into the help she sorely needed.
Since everything had been laid out, and seeing how late it had gotten, Kayla prepared to leave.
She had only taken a few steps when Max called her back. She turned and asked, “What is it p>
Max hesitated, then pulled a card from a small box and handed it to her. “I thought about it. I can’t do much for you right now, but this man should be able to p>
Kayla took the card and glanced at the name, momentarily stunned. “Caleb Hayes p>
She remembered the man vaguely. In her last life, when her mother died, she had seen him once, and the impression had been unforgettable.
Max gave a slight nod, his expression shadowed with complexity. “Yes. If you go to him and tell him everything, he should help you p>
Kayla lifted her brows, surprised by how certain Max sounded. She asked, “Why are you so sure?” Thɪs chapter is updated by
Max only said, “You’ll understand once you meet him p>
It was clear he had no intention of saying more. Kayla did not press, slipping the card into her hand. “All right p>
She added, “It’s late, so I’ll head back now. Once I’m home, I’ll tell my mom about you. She’ll likely come to see you herself. When that happens, maybe you’ll both finally get the answers you’ve been waiting for p>
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