Chapter 17

“Calista, what brings you here today?”

While she hesitated, Henry pulled her inside. “It’s freezing out here–let’s talk inside.”

He poured her a cup of hot tea as she sat down.

“Henry… I think we should keep our distance from now on.”

Henry froze mid–motion. Without looking up, he asked quietly, “Why?”

Something in his tone made Calista’s heart clench.

“There are rumors,” she took a deep breath, “about us dating.”

his expression wounded. “You don’t want to date me?”

his response, Calista rushed to explain. “No, it’s not that. I… I overheard you saying you have feelings for someone. I don’t want these rumors causing problems for

Ken and me went on so long they made me believe impossible things. It gets messy.”

in Henry’s eyes at Ken’s name, but he understood her

feelings for you have nothing

him, startled.

her hands tightly. “Calista, you’re the one I’ve

me.”

Never had she imagined Henry harbored feelings for her.

been exceptional–the dream of countless women in their city. Yet here

with a quiet sadness. “But Ken was always there to protect you, and you

remembered suddenly–the bruise on Ken’s face when she

sadly. “I told myself if you two loved each other, I had to step aside, regardless my feelings. That’s why I agreed to join the research base.”

Ken chose Viola, and somehow I found you here again.” He took her hand. “This time, I

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