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

you seem to 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

answer, Kallie sighed, massaging her temples before conjuring a convincingly cheerful

unfair, and I’m sorry. You are not Bria. You are your own person. I apologize for any past coldness that might have seemed directed at

sorrow remained. “I was concerned that

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Klein’s arm, acting

tender. “From this moment, I’ll treat

mischief. “Treat me better than

a nod,

separate agendas. Kallie’s smile, notably, did

the scene painted a different

the intimacy between Kallie and Klein from nearby, seethed with anger. “What’s gotten into Klein? Is

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