Chapter 170 An Understatement

Once this thought had taken root, it spread like wild grass. No matter how close they were, it was never enough for Kallum. He wanted to infiltrate Calista's life, to bind her tightly to himself. Naturally, he was curious about what Calista had been through. Unfortunately, he usually didn't dare to ask, always feeling that the answer might not be favorable to him. However, things had changed.

"Where are you taking me?" asked Kallum.

Bewildered, Calista glanced at him. "I'm bringing you to my grandparents' place."

"Why?"

Calista shook his head, refusing to speak.

"Why are we going there?"

Kallum moved closer, and to his surprise, he noticed that Calista seemed to blush. She didn't dare to look at him, and even the palm of her hand that he was holding started to sweat. "I-I'm giving you a s-surprise..."

After she stuttered out her words, she suddenly let go of Kallum's hand and staggered up the mountain.

Suddenly, a wave of joy washed over Kallum. Was Calista feeling shy? Indeed, she must still harbor feelings for me!

With that in mind, he quickened his pace to catch up, his eyebrows arched in a broad, unmistakable smile.

once she arrived at the wooden hut, Calista was taken aback. Tears immediately began to fall, even she didn't understand why she was

burn all her bridges, not shedding a single tear. Later

was gone. If it was

from the calm she exhibited when sober. She stood there crying so

intense reaction from Calista. He clumsily wiped her tears, glanced at the ruins, and assured her earnestly, "Don't worry. I'll find out who was bold

attention to the progress of the case. Therefore, up until then, there hadn't been any news. Seeing Calista so heartbroken, Kallum wished he could drag out the arsonist and

need..." Calista sobbed, wiping her eyes as she choked out, "I burned

saying, "Um... Good job. If you're regretting it, tell me the kind of style you like? I can build another one for you."

distress, offered her a handkerchief. A sharp glint flashed momentarily in his purple eyes. "Why did you burn it in the first place if you couldn't bear to

handkerchief to wipe her face clean, her eyes, red and

couldn't afford

keen awareness, realized that he might be on the brink of uncovering the secret. His Adam's apple bobbed before he finally asked, "Did

heart, and said softly, "Actually, you can still live like before. I'll take care of you. Even if I'm gone, I'll ensure

yet Calista merely glanced at him, letting

it's out of your sight, you wouldn't care about

her earnest tone

"How Could that be possible? I would

him a peculiar look. "Forget about it. I'm already used to you

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