Chapter 318 Will You Be My Friend.

Gripping the railing tightly, Calista observed as the stream of cars and people below, decreased in size. Her- breathing became heavier, and her eyes flickered with uncertainty, unable to shake off the negative emotions that exploded and dispersed in all directions.

She felt a sharp pain akin to a needle piercing her temples, and she even “saw” clusters of shadows appearing before her eyes, leaving her gasping for air in a suffocating sensation.

Suddenly, the sound of a lock turning at the door started Calista, prompting her to swiftly retreat to a corner of the balcony and instinctively curl herself into a ball. Her heart pounded irregularly, and for a moment, all rational thought deserted her.

Meanwhile, after Wyatt left, he was plagued by constant worry. His secret love for Calista tormented him, and witnessing her current state made it impossible for him to focus on his mission.

He had walked halfway down the road, only to turn back and return home. However, upon entering, all he could see were leftovers scattered on the floor, with Calista nowhere to be found.

“Calista?”

In a rush, he frantically searched the room, finding the keys and money still on the table. Surely, Calista. hadn’t simply left like that, had she?

However, the room was empty. Instinctively, Wyatt moved toward the balcony.

When he spotted Calista in the corner, he inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief. Yet, the fear in Calista’s eyes made his heart leap into his throat again.

“Calista?”

come any

as she gripped a flower pot, her stance signaling that she wouldn’t

could tell that Calista was greatly upset, and her emotions

She was perfectly fine before

her there. The more she brooded, the more extreme her thoughts might become, especially given the precarious location of

promise I won’t interfere with you in the room…”

H

but his tone/remained gentle. Seeing that Calista remained motionless, warily watching him, a stalemate ensued. Biting his teeth, Wyatt gradually moved closer, squatting down and raising both his hands high,

so, as he drew nearer, Calista’s gaze became increasingly sharp. Her mind was in turmoil, and her body was tense,

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a loud thud echoed as Calista

head, but Wyatt managed to dodge in the nick of time. As a result, the pot struck his shoulder instead,

in place, afraid that any movement might

as she

“Ha…”

and handsome face glistening with sweat, yet his eyes unwavering and

he suggested, tightening his grip before slowly reaching out to Calista. Surprisingly, the sunlight on

her spot devoid of sunlight. She found herself captivated by his hand, focusing on the glimmer dancing at his fingertips. Unbeknownst to her, tears began to flow from

eyes.

taken aback, feeling a sudden wave of emotions. He had

eyes bore into him as she asked in a

of sadness. It was evident that she hadn’t contemplated the prospect–how

were destined to be adversaries in the days to come,

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