Chapter 283:

However, Klein stepped forward, blocking her path, his expression suddenly melancholic. “Kallie, we seldom meet. Why the chilly reception? It feels as if you might have something against me.”

Kallie, seeking to smooth over any discomfort without exacerbating the situation, responded quickly by typing on her device. “I apologize if I come across as distant. It’s really just my nature. I’m generally reserved and prefer keeping to myself.”

“But you…” Klein began.

Preempting his thoughts, Kallie stopped him from finishing his words. Her fingers swiftly danced on her phone screen as she typed down her reply.

“Ewing and I have built a rapport over time, which is why I might seem more at ease with him. Everyone, including Tyrone, knows I tend to keep to myself.

Please don’t feel the need to interact more than you’re comfortable with on my account. I’ll make sure Tyrone understands there’s no friction from my side.”

unreadable expression before he persisted, not

only keep your distance but actually harbor some dislike toward me. I believe that since we are family, we should be unified. If there are grievances, we ought

clear answer, Kallie sighed, massaging her temples before

response was filled with well-chosen words. “Previously, I had disagreements with Bria, which may have unintentionally influenced how I reacted to you. That was unfair, and I’m sorry. You are not Bria. You are your own person. I apologize for any

yet a touch of sorrow remained. “I was concerned that you really had it

the newest

with his charade. Otherwise, he was bound to shadow her relentlessly. Kallie grasped Klein’s arm, acting like a spoiled kid. She showed him

“From this

typed, her question tinged with mischief. “Treat me better than you

a

separate agendas. Kallie’s smile, notably, did not touch

the scene painted a

nearby, seethed with anger. “What’s gotten into Klein? Is

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