Chapter 24

Henry sighed. "Ken, I'm not lying to you. Look, our wedding photo is right there on the wall."

He added, "It's a fact, plain and simple."

Calista spoke up calmly. "What Henry said is true. I love satellite research, and I love him too."

Ken stared at the framed photograph in shock before turning to face the couple.

Suddenly, he raised his fist and slammed it violently into Henry's face. “Henry, you bastard! I treated you as my best friend, and you married my girl."

Ken's roar startled Calista, who cried out, "Henry!"

Wiping blood from the corner of his mouth, Henry gestured reassuringly to Calista. "It's alright, love. Don't be

afraid."

Consider it payback for keeping this

the advantage of height and strength. In a real fight, Ken would be

loosened his collar, seething. “Henry, you knew damn well I liked Calista, but you chased her in the second we had a broken. You

you, but you still planned to marry

in the wrong, Ken turned to Calista. "Calista, if you divorce with him, I can pretend none of this ever happened. As long as you're willing, we can go back to the way things were. Can

your sister in name only, watching you

women?"

I mistook you for a sister. That's why I resented your affection. I thought if I kept that sibling boundary, we could salvage our relationship. But then I realized you're the only

loved."

head. "Ken, let the past stay in the past. I'm a married woman now. Henry treats me well, and I love him too. Our marriage has everyone's blessing. I hope you can find it in

When other women make advances, he shuts them down

off. "Ken, you told me ages ago that you liked

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