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

I… I overheard you saying you have feelings for someone. I don’t want these rumors

a bitter laugh, “back home, the rumors about Ken and me went on so long they made me believe impossible things.

eyes at Ken’s name, but he

cut in, “my feelings for you have nothing to

stared at him, startled.

his shower, Henry gripped her hands tightly.

me.”

in her chest. Never had she imagined Henry harbored

he’d been exceptional–the dream of countless

tinged with a quiet sadness. “But Ken was always there to protect you, and you can only notice him. No matter how

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

if you two loved each other, I had to step aside, regardless my feelings. That’s why

joke. Ken chose Viola, and somehow I found you here again.” He took

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