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.

here, whether they be my former suitors or my husband.

Kallie spoke, she feigned a sob. Tears dramatically hung from her eyelashes, pulling at Calvert’s

lower his guard, her now tear-streaked face convinced him of his success

mind, women were inherently reliant on men. So, despite Kallie’s

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“Kallie, trust me. As long as you agree to

in her eyes, Kallie looked up at Calvert with what appeared to

“Really?”

Calvert nodded with assurance.

have I ever deceived

Kallie sighed.

have children and a husband. Once they realize I’m missing, it’ll only be

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

breathed an exaggerated sigh of relief, her

that my husband values his public reputation and social status above all? If he

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