Chapter 264 What Am I To You
Everyone believed that if Harvey, who had been anxiously waiting in the hospital, probably wouldnât faint- with joy if he heard that Hendrickâs efforts had only yielded such a result. Instead, he might just drop dead from sheer frustration.
Hendrick gritted his teeth as he realized his assumptions had possibly been off.
Thereâs no way a sharpâtongued woman like Calista ever be controlled by anyone! Itâs possible that I have fallen into Kallumâs trap. Perhaps both Harvey and I have been deceived by the illusions Kallum had intentionally created!
In the end, Hendrick left without uttering a single word, taking the police with him under a cloud of gloom. The banquet then resumed its previous merriment. At this point, Calista, who was nestled in Kallumâs arms, finally let out a long sigh of relief.
âWith this baby in my tummy, we can consider todayâs matter resolved. However, this isnât a sustainable solution. What about Mrs. Yost who leaked the information? Who is holding her accountable?â she said seriously.
âGunner.â Kallum seemed notably distracted, his gaze inexplicably unfocused. After exchanging greetings with Silas, he took Calista and left in advance.
Tonight had been a close call, but ultimately uneventful. Both Silas and Wanda breathed a sigh of relief, quickly urging everyone to get some rest.
Ignoring everyone else, Kallum led Calista toward the room. It was as if he was in a trance.
In the corridor, Calista continued,
âThe head of the Yost family certainly wouldnât have known about this. That person wouldnât do something so foolish. Regina must be harboring resentment toward me and acted on her own initiative. Shouldnât we deal with Harveyâs situation? Iâm worried that after todayâs provocation, he might act desperately. Sometimes, people can be terrifying when they lose their minds. After all, even though Harvey has fallen, he still has connections that weâre not aware of.â
âCallie.â
Kallum suddenly halted, not turning back, but his grip on Calistaâs hand subtly tightened.
âHmm?â
In the depth of the night, the openâair corridor was filled with the scent of flowers from outside. The stars were like tiny specks of light, and a gentle breeze was blowing. Setting aside the presence of those who were bothersome, it was a truly beautiful night.
In Kallumâs eyes, however, the person he was holding was even more beautiful.
At that moment, his heart was pounding. He didnât even dare to look back, for he was afraid that the sight of Calistaâs excessively beautiful face might cause him to lose control and do something beyond reason.
His palm was slightly damp, but his grip on Calistaâs hand only grew tighter.
âDo you even realize what youâre doing right now? Youâve tied yourself to me completely. If, and I mean if I end up dead, my father wonât treat you the same way I do. Then, you will be in for a rough ride having
Chapter 264 What Am I To You
He finally turned around, his deep purple eyes mirroring the profound darkness of the night outside, shimmering with a radiance that Calista couldnât comprehend.
Calista found that Kallum would often act out of the ordinary ever since he fell ill.
âSo?â
She was well aware of everything that Kallum had said. However, she simply didnât think that his life would be in danger if she was around.
Did she really just say that?
Kallumâs throat bobbed as he asked in a hoarse voice, âSo, where do I stand in your heart? Every time I think youâve treated me well enough, you always treat me even better. What am I to you, really?â
This wasnât the first time he had asked this question, causing Calista to reveal a look of bewilderment.
What does Kallum symbolize? If I really had to put it into words, Iâd say he probably symbolizes safety.
In her past life, the majority of people she encountered caused her substantial harm. Whether it was her ruined hand, her scarred face, or the three years of torment she endured at the research center, all those experiences cast an indelible shadow over her.
Kallum was different, though. He didnât fancy her and constantly kept his distance from her. Although she had been implicated by him, she had never been hurt by him.
In the past, she chased after him, so she brought his ridicule upon herself. As such, Kallum wasnât the one who hurt her, but rather her own inability to see the reality around her.
From the very beginning, Kallum made it clear that he didnât like her, and he had never lied about it.
Hence, Kallum was safe, and he was indeed special. After all, she had harbored feelings for him for such a long time in her previous life.
âStill canât figure it out?â Suddenly, Kallum took a step forward, leaving only a small gap between him and Calista. As he lowered his head, their breaths intertwined, causing his breathing to hasten slightly.
His handsome face was taut, noticing that Calista was still deep in thought. He felt somewhat agitated, for the question he asked was simply to hear her affirm her love for him. That was the only reason he believed she would go to such lengths for him.
The mere thought of Calista uttering the words âI love youâ stirred an inexplicable acceleration in Kallumâs heartbeat. His cheeks flushed with warmth, and even though it was just his imagination, he felt an overwhelming sense of nervousness that left him at a loss for what to do.
Hence, he was assertively pressing,/his hopeful eyes fixed on Calista.
He acknowledged that for someone like him, who couldnât even control his own fate, to pursue love wast viewed by others as an irresponsible act. However, he couldnât restrain his longing to hear Calista declare
her love for him. His desire was akin to a fish yearning for water, he felt as if he was suffocating.
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