Chapter 112 The Lady Of The House

Truly, he was profoundly in love. This was a man who had always put his own needs first, but now, for the first time, he was acting in selfless silence.

Kallum never imagined a day when he would go to such lengths for someone else. He harbored a hope that if she ever felt let down by him, the news of his demise wouldn’t burden her with too much grief.

Calista, I truly like you.

Meanwhile, Calista had made her way to the Fairchild Manor.

Kallum was not at the hospital as anticipated; his injuries, while notable, were not severe enough to warrant continued hospitalization, so he was recuperating at home.

The journey there left Calista with a heavy feeling in her head. As if on cuc with her somber mood, the sky opened up, a gentle rain beginning to fall, which only intensified her feelings of feverishness.

The dreary, rainy weather carried with it the chill of early autumn, seeping coldly into the bones.

Clad in a stark white coat, Calista seemed even more delicate under the somber skies. Her complexion was ghostly pale as she stood at the entrance of the Fairchild Manor, her shoes noticeably ill–fitting.

Strangely, the usually bustling manor was now unsettlingly quiet, a stark contrast to its usual liveliness.

As Calista approached, a security guard noticed her and moved to intercept her. However, she quickly slipped off a thumb ring.

“No need to announce me; I’ll go in myself!

Upon recognizing the ring that marked her as the lady of the house, the guard stepped aside, not daring to har her entry. The housekeepers they passed gave her odd, almost respectful glances. Calista found their

but pressed on to Kallum’s

was without the presence of Wanda and Silas, and it seemed unusually understaffed today.

to the Fairchilds?

it really be just a minor ailment? Why is he not in a

these questions swirling in her mind, Calista reached Kallum’s door, poised to knock. Yet, the sound of a woman’s voice inside halted her hand in mid–air.

by Valmont. I heard

knock, now clenched into a fist at her side, trembling slightly as

of the turmoil outside the door. “Kal,

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satisfaction. Even without seeing her, one could imagine her blushing with bashful happiness at her own words.

hoping Calista would just leave. A bittersweet ache filled his heart, a mixture of sorrow and intensity, as he struggled to speak those words.

long as I keep my distance, there’ll be

Calista did not leave.

Kallum could feel her presence just outside the

addressing the other woman. “Mirabelle, I heard, you have

really giving me a chance? I’ve

I like you, or if I don’t? You’re engaged to Callie, and she’s my good friend. I… I won’t interfere

to weigh heavily on her, embodying the struggle of wanting to avoid hurting

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