Her Rebirth of Retribution

Chapter 168 Her True Self

"Dear Callie, I've been waiting for you for a long time," he said.

Calista furrowed her brows. Not because she was overthinking things, but because she genuinely felt that Kallum's choice of words was odd.

"Didn't you mention throwing a celebration for me? Why is it just you?"

Kallum subtly raised an eyebrow, his deep purple eyes concealing a hint of danger, yet his smile didn't falter in the slightest. "Who else were you hoping to see?" Calista took a half step back, attempting to maintain her composure as she said, "Ambrose also mentioned he wanted to congratulate me. Maybe " "Do you want to invite him along?"

Kallum's smile seemed to twist for a moment, but it was very subtle. Despite Calista maintaining a cold facade, she felt completely unable to suppress him. Hence, she pursed her lips, remaining silent.

Kallum suddenly laughed, his smile shimmering like the brightest diamond, illuminating everything around with its radiance.

"Actually, there's no need for you to be so tense." Kallum picked up a glass of red wine beside him and took a sip with narrowed eyes. "He was your first patient to recover under your care. It's only natural for you to feel a bit more fond of him than others." Calista let out an almost imperceptible sigh. She then heard Kallum say in a soft voice, "I just dislike the way Jarrett looks at you, that's all."

Ironically, those two brothers were close. Whenever Ambrose was around, Jarrett was sure to be there as well.

However, Calista was Kallum's, and she was the only one he ever wanted. Yet, Jarrett was coveting her. Thankfully, Kallum had always restrained himself and hadn't done anything drastic. Otherwise, a terrifying storm might have swept through Horington. Calista let out a sigh. "Just the two of us, then. Given your current condition, you shouldn't be drinking. After this glass, no more."

Kallum set down his glass. He then checked her out and said, "But you can drink a bit more. It's rare to see you so happy. This is also an

Calista's face when those words

It was only when

like a friend, yet there was a slight distance between them. Unknowingly, he had become the person she felt most at ease with. Moreover, since she knew

vodka... It's quite strong, fitting

clear liquor in one gulp. Her tolerance for alcohol was high, so a

selected another from an array of different glasses. He held it up and took a sniff. His act of lightly inhaling was refined and elegant, exuding

she found herself inexplicably parched Instinctively, she reached for the drink Even though the glass wasn't filled to the brim, she didn't down it imone gulp as before but savored

from your personal collection?"

drink, but there are many who gift me alcohol each year. Besides, the Fairchild family owns a distillery, so our cellar is never short of good alcohol. Naturally, there's no need for me to collect

also indirectly showcased the profound heritage of the Fairchild family. As one of the Fairchilds, one

for medical research. What about you? I don't seem to have noticed any particular hobbies of yours." Kallum blinked. "I'm

Calista suddenly became

make some sense. Just as she was about to say something, Kallum

was somewhat curious. She brought it over, took a careful sip, and found that she liked it. Therefore, she ended up drinking it all in one go. "Indeed, there's a strong taste

drinks, a