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.”

up, his expression wounded. “You

I overheard you saying you have feelings

laugh, “back home, the rumors about Ken and me went on so long they made me believe

in Henry’s eyes at Ken’s name, but

feelings for you have nothing to do

at him, startled. “What?”

Henry gripped her hands tightly. “Calista, you’re the one I’ve always loved.

me.”

her chest. Never had

exceptional–the dream of countless women in their

you since we were kids,” he said, his voice tinged with a quiet sadness. “But Ken was always there to protect you,

remembered suddenly–the bruise on Ken’s face when she first woke up.

to step aside, regardless my feelings. That’s why I agreed to join the research base.”

I found you here again.” He took her hand. “This time, I won’t let go. Please, marry me?”

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