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.

Viola watched as Ken tenderly dabbed Neosporin on her supposedly injured

it together!” But Ken’s thoughts were elsewhere, haunted by the image of Calista

we get an extra ticket? For

“Of course.” She produced a ticket from her pocket, but her expression quickly turned somber. “Ken, maybe we should delay the wedding a bit. I’m worried Calista won’t accept it. Your devoted brother is getting married–she must feel like

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

stands.”

transfer papers in hand. She had grown fond of her colleagues at the communications company

of her transfer. “Your dedication to your career is admirable, Calista. But a satellite

this?”

after a local troublemaker had harassed her when she first started. Everyone

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