Chapter 285 Feel Alive
Others simply couldnât comprehend Kallumâs fear and unease.
Calista sighed, his gaze fixated on a certain spot. Then, she spoke in a quiet tone. âDo you know? Before, I always had this surreal feeling, like I was in a game, and it glitched, causing me to restart. Even though everything went smoothly after the restart, I still felt this sense of being adrift, as if⦠It was as if I had died, and this soâcalled restart was just a dream, nothing more than a beautiful illusion.â
The corners of her mouth quirked up slightly as she spoke in a serene tone.
Kallum furrowed his brows. He didnât quite understand what Calista meant. What did she mean by restarting? And what is this beautiful dream she is talking about?
âPerhaps this analogy isnât the best, but all you need to remember is this. I might have a masochistic disposition. I somehow feel that itâs only in moments of pain that I truly feel alive,â said Calista.
Kallum was taken aback, only to see an unusual gleam flickering in her radiant, starâlike eyes.
âCan you imagine? I actually thought that pain was the only thing that was real. Isnât that thought terrifying?â
Although she was smiling, Kallum inexplicably sensed a profound sadness from her. Subconsciously, he pulled her into his arms, furrowing his brows for a while before he finally asked in a very soft voice. âCan I know what exactly youâve been through elsewhere?â
He had wanted to ask that question a long, long time ago, but he never did until that moment. Surprisingly, she replied to him with a smile, asserting that only pain was real.
That made Kallum suddenly realize the pain she had endured when he wasnât around was unimaginably
immense!
What could possibly be more distressing for her than having a terminal illness? Kallum couldnât think of anything.
Calista gave him a hazy glance. Her usually aloof and delicate face was slightly relaxed, carrying a subtle
smile.
She traced circles on his chest, whispering. âItâs all in the past now. Although it was terrifying, and there were many times I thought I wouldnât make it, itâs all behind me now,â
Clearly, Kallum was not satisfied with the answer, yet Calista simply chuckled lightly and asked, âDo you know why I treat you well?â
Her words made Kallum unconsciously hold his breath.
âItâs because I feel safe around you, and you never hurt me.â
Kallum
pursed his lips, casting his gaze downward at her. âIâve hurt you before.â
That was what he detested most about himself. In the past, he had unapologetically humiliated her time. and time again, but it seemed as though she had forgotten all about it.
In reality, Calista had truly forgotten.
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Chapter 285 Feel Alive
worth mentioning.â
Compared to the persecution she endured, Kallumâs humiliation seemed as harmless as childâs play.
She chuckled selfâdeprecatingly a bit. âBesides, I brought that humiliation upon myself. Iâm grateful you didnât really do anything to me, so Iâm willing to be good to you.â
Kallum was at a loss for words to describe his feelings. He felt a tickle in his throat and managed to croak out, âIs it just because I didnât hurt you that youâre being so kind to me?â
What on earth had others done to her that was so terrifying? To the point that if someone didnât hurt her, she would think well of them? Kallum couldnât even begin to fathom it! What has gone wrong with my intelligence network? Why canât I obtain any information on her?
Calista chuckled lightly, her gaze lingering mysteriously on a certain spot.
âOf course, itâs not just that.â She lifted her gaze to meet Kallumâs eyes and narrowed her eyes as she smiled. âHave you forgotten how much I used to adore you? Whatever you do, as long as it doesnât cross the line, I can accept it. My tolerance for you has always been greater than for anyone else.â
âEven if it means dying with me, will you still be willing?â Suddenly, Kallumâs hand gripped tightly into Calistaâs waist.
She shook her head. âLike Iâve said before, neither you nor I are going to die.â
Her gaze suddenly sharpened, her tone brimming with immense confidence! âI wouldnât gamble with my own life. As long as Iâm here, conquering the K Virus is just a matter of time! I plan to use it as a stepping stone to my success! Thus, you can worry about all sorts of things, but you donât need to worry about me dying.â
She didnât lie. Although she was unaware of the names of the medicines that were once tested on her, she remembered vividly the sensation of each one entering her body. With her as the pioneer, overcoming the K Virus was only a matter of time.
Given the pace, it wouldnât take too long before a cure was found. In her previous life, Calista was constantly oppressed and unable to prove herself. Hence, in her new life, she was determined to solve the worldâs most challenging problem, ensuring her name would be known worldwide!
Calista had always been a woman of action, not words. Thus, that was the first time she revealed her ambitions before fulfilling them.
Realizing Calista was not deceiving him, Kallum was taken aback! With his heart pounding, he asked somewhat uncertainly, âSo, how long do you think youâll need?â
Glancing at him, Calista joked, which was rare. âIf you donât worry me, probably three months.â
Kallum suddenly blushed. Iâm a grown man, four or five years older than Calista! I certainly donât need anyone worrying about me!
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