Chapter 1264:

Calvert’s restlessness grew. He almost began circling her as if unable to stay still. With Kallie’s continued silence, he was close to kneeling.

“Please, Kallie, explain why we can’t be together.”

Seeing Calvert’s desperation, Kallie finally said, “Alright, I never intended to reveal these thoughts to anyone. However, given the circumstances, it seems I have no one else to turn to. I might as well share them with you.”

Calvert’s eyes lit up with hope, assuming he had truly gained her affection.

Kallie looked up at him and stated, “To be honest, I initially found you quite unlikable. You are married—why are you pursuing me?” Calvert’s expression faltered for a moment, but he quickly masked it with a forced laugh.

“Kallie, you don’t get it. Love doesn’t follow rules or morals. I love you. It was you who awakened this feeling in me. I’m merely following my heart. Is that so wrong?”

Kallie watched as Calvert rationalized his troubling behavior as merely human nature. Her disgust grew, though she nodded superficially.

now, I see it differently. After all, I might never escape this place, and there are no other men here, whether they be

feigned a sob. Tears dramatically hung from her eyelashes,

earlier words had made him cautious, suspecting she was merely putting on an act to lower his guard, her now tear-streaked face convinced him of his success in wooing her, lessening

inherently reliant on men. So, despite

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and said tenderly, “Kallie, trust me. As

up at Calvert with what appeared to be a

“Really?”

Calvert nodded with assurance.

I ever deceived

Kallie sighed.

a husband. Once they realize I’m missing, it’ll

calmly responded, “Don’t worry. They won’t find this place, and even if they do, you

sigh of relief, her acting instincts

my husband values his public reputation and social status above all? If he learns what has become of me, he might even resent

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