Her Rebirth of Retribution

Chapter 169 Childhood Friends

"Sometimes, you're like Spirytus rectified spirit vodka, so strong it feels like it could pierce through someone."

Kallum spoke, and to her surprise, he actually took a sip of the alcohol. Under Calista's slightly intoxicated gaze, he suddenly kissed her lips. It was a gentle touch, yet his breath was even hotter than the alcohol. "You..." Calista suddenly felt that something was off, but the alcohol had numbed her senses, making it impossible for her to react. Coupled with her implicit trust in Kallum, she found herself not pulling away when he kissed her.

Kallum raised his eyebrows and smiled. His fingertips gently brushed against her face. He slowly said, "Sometimes, you remind me of a botrytis-affected wine, sweet with a hint of sourness, rich and lingering. One taste of you, and it's hard to forget." Initially, Calista had no idea what he was up to that day. Her eyes were solely focused on the botrytis-affected wine he had brought out. However, upon seeing him down it all in one go and then frown, she suddenly realized something and gasped softly. "Today is your birthday!"

A clear flicker of frustration flashed across Calista's face. Once upon a time, she had always remembered this day vividly. However, in her previous life, during those final years, she had spent each day in hiding, subconsciously choosing to forget everything about Kallum. Moreover, in her entire life, she had never celebrated Kallum's birthday with him. A year ago, he had his birthday in Lostaria, a place she hadn't visited yet. That day, however, was Kallum's twenty-fourth birthday.

Kallum was also taken aback. He hadn't expected that Calista would know it was his birthday. In the past, he seldom celebrated it and had never told her the exact date. Well, perhaps Wanda had informed her, but he was surprised that she actually remembered it. Calista's face turned even redder, her eyes brimming with self-doubt.

"How could I forget? I remember it clearly. How did I forget?" Her thoughts were a bit muddled, her words following suit. In her previous life, she recalled Wanda mentioning that Kallum rarely celebrated his birthday due to his busy schedule. However, he had a habit of tasting different alcohol on his birthday, which was how she remembered it.

Hearing her say that, Kallum held his breath, feeling as if the joy in his heart was about to overflow. Could it be that Callie has been making a heartfelt effort to remember my birthday?

that Calista remembered his birthday, happier than receiving any gift or closing any

his gaze reveal tangible affection. Due to the fact that he was in high spirits, he seemed to radiate light. "You are the

speaking, he couldn't help but yearn to kiss her face. Unexpectedly, he was stopped by

it was, the most radiant smile Calista

and led him outside. Kallum was entirely captivated by her radiant smile just moments ago, and before he

had consumed some alcohol, his tolerance was undoubtedly immense. He drove steadily, heading

wanted to go. Maple Tree Garden was where Calista's grandparents used to live. Later, he heard rumors that

it's already been burned down?

reaching Maple Tree

vaguely remembered that, as a child, his mother had brought him to visit these two elders. Back then, a little girt of about eight or nine had also pulled him

was indeed very extreme. There was a time when any recollection would only bring him agitation and unpleasant memories. However after falling in love with her, those memories transformed into their own unique, sweet recollections. He even felt an impulse to travel back in time and punch his

Callie like that

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