Chapter 3

When Calista first arrived at her new home, she was a timid child, an easy target for bullies.

Ken had recognized her vulnerability immediately. He became her protector, always ready to defend her against neighborhood troublemakers. His devotion ran so deep that even a small scratch on her hand would fill him with

concern.

Uncle Johnson would often tease that Ken, once known as quite the handful, had transformed into an overprotective guardian the moment he had a sister to cherish.

Now, back in her room, Calista applied Hydrogen Peroxide to her bruised wrists, whispering reassurances to herself. “Just a few more days until we leave.” Soon, she told herself, Ken and Viola’s opinions wouldn’t matter

anymore.

on her supposedly injured ankle. Her heart swelled

it together!” But Ken’s thoughts were elsewhere,

extra

“Ken, maybe we should delay the wedding a

clenched, his fingers curling into fists. After a frigid silence, he spoke. “I’ll make

stands.”

morning, Calista went to work, transfer papers in hand. She had grown fond of

career is admirable, Calista. But a satellite

this?”

Ken had insisted on escorting her to work daily after a local troublemaker had harassed her when she first started. Everyone knew about her doting brother. What they didn’t know was that he was about to marry someone

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