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.”

just then, Kallum’s phone rang. The smile on his

answered.

telling me Quincy was bailed out by Marcus? And, he plans to

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

about time he showed his face,” Calista mused darkly, a trace of menace flitting across her face despite her outwardly

himself inwardly cursing the timing of the disruptive phone call. Quincy, a remarkably resourceful woman, had managed to find ways to leverage her situation even while confined within prison. walls. It was also rumored that Marcus had been incarcerated during the same period. When Horatio, a figure of notable influence, managed to secure Marcus‘ release, he made sure that Quincy was also freed as part of the arrangement.

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room for debate, and Kallum found no valid grounds to object, especially given the fact that Horatio was a respected elder, and traditionally, the Fairchild family was expected

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feeling compelled to clearly state his position, he earnestly expressed, “It’s true that the Ingram family and 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

Calista’s heart with the

degree of caution. Even his decisions to help her untangle her emotional complexities were made with a hesitancy that suggested fear of her potential refusal. His unwavering dedication now

emotions. On one hand, the instinct to push him away fiercely surged through her;

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

taken by surprise, instinctively held onto her, their

was intentionally challenging him, enticing him as she

the act of kissing, which was not uncommon, but by the striking allure of the couple themselves. The

excitement.

crowd, particularly the younger females, couldn’t help but let out an excited shriek, overwhelmed by the

and his gritted teeth, as though he was holding back a fierce desire, she gave a triumphant smile, tilting her head playfully

some issues for tomorrow,” she

a spark in Kallum’s eyes, his previous actions affirmed by her