Chapter 344 You Are Painfully Stupid

At that moment, Calista’s Motions surged uncontrollably. “To you, he may have seemed insignificant, easily manipulated and mocked by everyone around you, always swallowing his pride. But despite everything, he was the only one who consistently treated you with kindness over all these years!”

“Why not try comparing him to any other man? Who else could endure your extravagant ways, endlessly hosting guests without a single complaint? Who else could remain loyal and trusting for over a decade, never faltering even when you disguised your escapades as beauty treatments or playing cards? My dad. never strayed, yet you never chose to settle down and truly share your life with him,” Calista thundered.

She continued, “You took his money for your lover, implicated him in your schemes, forced him to bow down to family tormented his daughter from a previous marriage, and tricked him into raising a child that wasn’t his! After everything you’ve done, look at the life you lead now. So, this is what you wanted? To be universally loathed, right, Mdm. Langley?”

Calista then stepped back, regarding Yelena with a look of utter disdain. “Do you know?” she sneered, “It’s always those who think they’re the smartest who end up looking the most foolish. It’s laughable, really. You still don’t grasp what you’ve lost. You are truly painfully stupid.”

Initially, Yelena met Calista’s words with a defiant glare, but as the accusations continued, her eyes began to fill with tears.

She had never taken the time to reflect on her past actions deeply. But Calista’s piercing words made her realize, shockingly, that the man she had least respected was indeed the one who had been most genuine

toward her.

He might not have had great ambition, exceptional talents, or strong drive, but he had offered her his patience, his trust, and his respect. He had given her the best of what he had, and she had failed to value it.

The moment he let go, she crumpled to

attention turned to Calista.

provided a way out and assured of safety. This hinted at the deep–seated fear and unease she had endured during her childhood, always leaving a margin for escape even when she was

shifted due to a traumatic event, flipping from one extreme

seemingly without thought of the repercussions, actually. underscored how calculated

had once been. This fear was a shield, a

this, Kallum felt a twinge of

feel the need to look over her shoulder? Does she truly need to keep her guard up even with someone

His eyes met hers nrbine muestioning “Is this enough? Has this

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344 You Are Painfully

lip, remaining silent.

“Can you trust me? I won’t let you get hurt, not anymore. This wo won’t

do?”

her voice strained as she asked, “So, what else can I

at the inconsolable Yelena, who lay crying on the floor, and sneered, “Didn’t you want to shove the money

despite her miserable state, these two harbored not a shred of sympathy for her. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the

lowered to Yelena, her eyes

of the bribed housekeeper hastily informed him, “Mr.

Kallum’s expression, instantly regained her focus. She tugged at his arm, urging, “Let’s go…” Her

“The retribution she received wasn’t direct from you, it doesn’t count!” His voice hardened with resolve. “With me here, no one will find you. You need to trust

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