Her Vengeful Rebirth

Chapter 352 I Belong To You

As Rainey walked away, Calista watched her for a long time, a subtle smile gracing her lips, indicating a sense of accomplishment.

She felt relieved that Rainey had refrained from using the term “friend” again. Although she had resolved some of her internal conflicts, she still found herself instinctively shying away from forming friendships, a habit that had become second nature over time.

Rainey had chosen not to bring up their friendship because she recognized that she and Calista no longer shared the same world. Sitting together at a food truck, Calista seemed somewhat out of place, occasionally displaying a formidable aura that was not typical for a young lady. It was clear that the years. had been challenging for Calista, hardening her and honing her edge. She no longer felt the need for friends.

After successfully wrapping up their earlier tasks, Kallum breathed a sigh of relief, Holding Calista’s hand, they began to stroll aimlessly.

Kallum was notably more amiable when he was holding her hand. “What would you like for lunch?” he asked gently.

“Let’s head back for lunch,” Calista suggested.

“Why?” Kallum seemed hopeful for a more romantic seaside lunch or something similar.

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Calista shot him a glaring look, “We’re sick, remember? Can’t you at least act the part? Save your plans for when you’re better!”

Kallum, surprisingly pleased by her stern demeanor, replied cheerfully, “All right then, once you’re better, it’ll just be the two of us going out again.”

phone rang. The smile on

answered.

telling me Quincy was bailed out by Marcus? And, he plans to announce Quincy as his fiancée the day after

instant, all of Kallum’s careful planning and joy dissipated. It felt as if Calista had suddenly been jolted awake from a dream, harshly pulled back to reality.

time he showed his face,” Calista mused darkly, a trace of menace

to find ways to leverage her situation even while confined within prison. walls. It was also rumored that Marcus had been incarcerated

we should definitely make an appearance then,” Calista declared

grounds to object, especially given the fact that Horatio was a respected elder, and traditionally, the Fairchild family was expected to attend any kimificant hananert In the noer it was nerally Silse who

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ours maintain close ties, and Horatio is an elder whom I respect, but should your quest lead to vengeance, know that I will stand by your side, even if it brings us into conflict with the Ingrams. After all, none of these

Calista’s heart

help her untangle her emotional complexities were made with a hesitancy that suggested fear of

the instinct to push him away fiercely surged through her; on the other, his heartfelt declaration pulled her toward an irresistible

perhaps wanting to break free from the intensity of the situation, Calista decided to escape in her own unique way. Amidst the bustling crowd on the roadside, she unexpectedly rose on her tiptoes and, under the watchful gaze of the

taken by surprise, instinctively held onto her, their

as she deepened the kiss with a gentle

them paused, their attention captured not just by the act of kissing, which was not uncommon, but by the striking allure of the couple themselves. The palpable chemistry and the genuine affection evident in their kiss stirred

excitement.

and cradling her hair tenderly, the surrounding crowd, particularly the younger females, couldn’t help

Calista, her cheeks tinged with a slight flush, pulled back. Observing Kallum’s dark, intense eyes and his gritted teeth, as though he was holding back a fierce desire, she gave

some issues

Kallum’s eyes, his previous