Chapter 704:

Calvin’s worried expression softened, and he offered Kallie a small, reassuring smile. He was such a sweet kid. “Okay,” he replied obediently.

Kallie suddenly realized how lucky she was. At least, she had remarkable children like Calvin and Sophie. They were her everything, a gift from fate, her anchor in this crazy world. Even though the private hospital room had a comfy bed for family who stuck around, Kallie barely got any sleep.

Elma’s fever kept spiking, and she woke up crying several times. Time and again, Elma would wake up to find Kallie by her bedside. Suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, she’d burst into tears, her small body wracked with sobs. No one, not even Elma herself, could quite understand these overwhelming waves of emotion.

Kallie would patiently comfort Elma, gently restraining her from thrashing about too much and reopening her injuries.

After her emotional outburst, Elma would be left exhausted, her little body spent. She’d lie quietly, her gaze fixed on Kallie with a silent plea for comfort.

Sensing Elma’s need for closeness, Kallie lay down next to her. “What’s the matter, sweetheart?” she asked softly.

close to Kallie, burying her face in Kallie’s chest, taking in Kallie’s comforting

is your story

added, her voice barely above a whisper, “You should leave

understood the sting of those words and the implication

Kallie knew she was clearly a bright girl, far too perceptive for her own good. It was as if she understood the world

ached for Elma. She gently stroked Elma’s back, trying to offer some solace.

visit tomorrow. Is there anything you want to

eyes, but her next words were like daggers to Kallie’s heart. “I don’t need your fake kindness,” she spat out. “My

froze, her gaze

instinctively raised her hands to shield her face.

Kallie let out a weary

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