Chapter 209 Separate Rooms

Only then did Nevio flash a satisfied smile. “Good girl. You don’t have to do a thing. Tonight, I’ll have them stay here to rest. When the time comes, I’ll arrange everything for you.”

As he spoke, he turned to gaze upon his granddaughter’s face. It was as if he could see through her, to the beloved wife he had lost. Of all his descendants, only Seraphina bore the greatest resemblance to his late

wite.

“You’re breathtakingly beautiful, so only the most outstanding man in the world can be your husband. I can’t bear to see you married off to those old men or those upstarts who appeared out of nowhere! They’re all a bunch of lowborns, not aristocrats!”

Nightfall arrived, and the banquet went off without a hitch, no errors or mishaps in sight. The only issue that arose was the matter of accommodations for the night.

When at Fairchild Manor, Calista and Kallum shared a room. Even in Jeahron, when Kallum insisted on rooming with Calista, no one dared to object. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

However, here, Calista was considered as Kallum’s sister in name. If Kallum had wanted her to be his woman, he would have simply declared her as such. But since he had chosen to call her his sister, it meant he wanted to protect her without any romantic intentions. Given this, there was no way they would be assigned one room.

When he arrived at the guest room, it was only then that Kallum realized that fact, his face turning particularly grim.

No, I want to share a room with Calliet

Calista was somewhat troubled. Although Kallum was a decent fighter himself, his current condition was indeed special, and he required constant company. It seemed like tonight, Quintus and the others would have to stand guard.

don’t want to spend the night

charge of room assignments froze on his face. “Mr. Kallum, do you have some objections regarding the room allocation? Your bodyguards

this.

had been fair in the room assignment and had not mistreated Calista.

clearly intending to speak,

fine! We’re really pleased with your arrangements,” she said. “How about this? I’ll accompany iny brother inside. You all wait for me out here,

had the door closed than Kallum pinned Calista against the

There was a hint of grievance in his voice. “You came here without a word, during that time I barely got any rest. It was only these past few days that I managed to get some decent sleep. And now, you’re leaving me again?

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face appeared even more strikingly handsome. There was an indescribable tension. and restraint in

utterly helpless. “Since I’m your sister, it’s best if we don’t do anything too inappropriate. If you really can’t stand the others staying with you, then I’ll come over

He tightened his arms around Calista, cradling her entirely in his embrace. Breathing in her sweet scent, he murmured in a low voice, “Then come over earlier. I’ll change your

“Okay.”

that flesh wounds, once stitched up, would heal quickly. She could already feel the itchiness of her healing wound.

was a bit uneasy. Anyone with working eyes. could perceive the underlying sexual tension between Kallum and Calista. His bone–deep desire was suppressed deep within his rationality. Although only a hint of it was revealed through his gaze, it inexplicably sent shivers down one’s spine, as if there was no room for anyone else to intervene.

bed alone. Resigned to her fate, she stealthily entered Kallum’s

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