Chapter 239 Unexpected Intimacy

Kallum felt that this brother–sister relationship had become their thing. Since their announcement at the banquet, outsiders stopped taking their sibling relationship seriously. Of course, Kallum himself had never taken it seriously to begin with.

“My dear sister, it’s not like I’m paralyzed,” he said.

Even though it was a heavy topic, Kallum spoke about it with a lighthearted smile. There wasn’t a hint of despair visible on his face, even though the pain he endured was far more intense than that of the patients in Corleon. Those patients, under the treatment of Calista’s team, were given painkillers from time to time to extend their lives. However, Kallum had none. From the beginning, he had not taken a single painkiller, enduring the torment of both the treatment and the virus every day. He had grown thinner than before, but his eyes were brighter than ever.

What sustained me back then was hatred. And now, what’s sustaining him?

The fleeting thought merely flickered across her mind before she asked, “I heard you had something important to discuss with me?” She walked over to the desk, raising an eyebrow. “And it’s about Quincy?”

Kallum nodded, admiring Derek’s efficiency. By now, he had already obtained the results of the parental test between Quincy and Harvey.

“Though it might sound absurd, this matter involves you and your father, so I must tell you. Quincy is not your sister, nor is she a part of your family.” As Kallum spoke, Quintus hastily placed a document in front of Calista

Kallum tapped his fingers on the report, his expression serious. “Her father is Harvey.”

As he spoke, he observed Calista’s expression, but to his surprise, Calista was totally unruffled. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Kallum found her reaction odd but quickly dismissed the feeling and continued, “Although it was still unclear why Harvey didn’t acknowledge Quincy as his daughter, Derek had already started investigating. The truth should be unveiled in the next few days.”

“No need,” Calista suddenly interrupted him, her eyes twinkling slightly as she wore a half–smile and added, “I know the reason.”

his voice. His expression grew increasingly curious as he thought about Benedict’s

and suddenly snuggled into Kallum’s arms. Since everyone assumed they were a pair, she

Calista ignored him and sat down on his lap, lowering his voice. “It’s interesting.

spoke, her eyes sparkled, almost as if she was about to share

skipped a beat as he cradled her, and before

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secret or not?”

gazed at

Callic pull away from me if I sent Quintus out of the

until the tingling sensation subsider before he finally spoke

leaned in to continue speaking, but she had barely

could only allow the sensation to course through his body like

matter now?” Calista

like a piece of meat. The room was filled with palpable tension and heat, as if

Kallum’s odd behavior

adorable look was so captivating that he wished he could devour

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his sweat, knowing he should leave. However, he had a feeling that the burning might scorch him if

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