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.”

The smile on his face vanished as

answered.

Marcus? And, he plans to announce Quincy as his fiancée the day after

that 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. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

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

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

we should definitely make an appearance then,”

Horatio was a respected elder, and traditionally, the Fairchild family was expected to attend

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Kallum began, 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 into conflict with

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

Even his decisions to help her untangle her emotional complexities were made with a hesitancy that suggested fear of her potential

Calista found 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

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 kiss, impromptu and bold, was her

her, their

as though Calista was intentionally challenging him, enticing him as she deepened the

around 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.

closing his eyes and cradling her hair tenderly, the surrounding crowd, particularly the younger

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,

issues for tomorrow,” she teased, her voice light and flirtatious.

spark in Kallum’s eyes, his

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