Chapter 25

"In fact, I liked you long before he did."

Henry's words made Calista steal a few extra glances his way.

Ken laughed bitterly. "No wonder. I always wondered how you managed to get your hands on so many unique gifts over the years. Music boxes, Louis Vuitton bags..." "They were all specially picked out for Calista, weren't they?"

Henry readily admitted it. "Yes, they were."

Ken felt like he was losing his mind.

He reached up, agonizingly tugging at his hair, his eyes vacant. Finally, he crumpled weakly to the floor.

His best friend had married the love of his life. Was this divine retribution?

But Ken wasn't one to surrender easily.

He emptied the contents of his bag onto the floor. "Calista, look. These are all the little gifts you made for me. They hold the precious memories of our time

together."

anymore. "Ken, enough! I don't have feelings for you anymore. Bringing this up

-Ken was stunned.

their history to remind Calista of

it seemed futile.

conflicted look. "I already discussed the marriage with Uncle Johnson. He knows, and he

moment, Henry ushered in several

saluting him before explaining. "We apologize, sir, but unauthorized personnel are not permitted on the base.

us."

and

against them. "Let go of me! I'm not going

me..."

Ken's shouts had faded away completely, Calista remained somber. “I truly don't know how he found

touched Henry's bruised cheek, concern etched on her face. "Why did he have to be

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in pain?” “I'll fetch some ointment

her and pulled her into

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