The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 695

Kali's words left Quentin completely stunned.

He'd always found himself quietly competing with Hastings for Kali's attention, wishing desperately for even a little more of her affection. This was supposed to be everything he had ever wanted, and yet now, he couldn't bring himself to smile.

Kali didn't seem to notice his unease. She squeezed his hand a bit tighter, her voice soft and tentative. "Quentin, let's be together."

Right now, she had nothing left-Quentin was the only person she could hold onto.

When he remained silent, Kali took it as his consent.

She slid her arms around him from behind, her hands wandering restlessly down his chest.

Quentin's eyes flew wide as he sat rigidly, his back to her.

In his memory, Kali had always been gentle, obedient-a girl who needed to be protected. But the person behind him now felt shameless, brazen, nothing like the delicate soul he thought he knew.

So which was the real Kali? Was she the vulnerable girl he'd always wanted to rescue, or was this bold, reckless woman her true self?

pushy, and now, to his own surprise,

his and firmly moved it away from his chest, then pulled

like you once. But I'm not sure if I still do," he said,

so blunt, Kali's face went utterly

to him all their lives, and Quentin's heart softened. "Kali, I... I

We grew up together, and as long as I'm around, I won't let

her lips into a thin line, her eyes

him again.

the years,

messy, entanglements resurfaced. Every time Quentin mentioned her, he'd either curse her out or get so angry he couldn't speak straight.

this possibly have

at her, and

“Quentin, have you fallen for

bristled, snapping back immediately. "Of course not! How could I ever like someone so

wasn't convinced. "You

want

she gets under your skin. You're not the same with her,