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.”

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

answered.

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

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.

mused darkly, a trace of menace flitting across

while confined within prison. walls. It was also rumored that Marcus had been incarcerated during the same period. When Horatio, a figure

think we should definitely make an

was a respected elder, and traditionally, the Fairchild family was expected to attend any kimificant hananert In the noer

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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 into conflict with the Ingrams. After all, none of these considerations can outweigh what

deep, striking Calista’s heart with the weight of his words.

decisions to help her untangle her emotional complexities were made with a hesitancy that suggested

herself caught in a maelstrom of conflicting emotions. On one hand, the instinct to push him away fiercely surged through her; on the other, his heartfelt declaration pulled her toward an irresistible desire to draw

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 public, pressed her lips to Kallum’s. This

by surprise, instinctively held onto her,

though Calista was intentionally challenging him, enticing him as she deepened the kiss with a gentle exploration of

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

excitement.

crowd, particularly the younger females, couldn’t help but

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

so let’s save some issues for tomorrow,” she

in Kallum’s eyes, his previous actions affirmed by

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