Chapter 388 Spare My Children
The air seemed to be filled with a unique energy that inexplicably lifted Kallumâs spirits. Calista finished her meal quickly and was just about to send him away when he cradled her face and planted a forceful kiss
on her
âCallic, youâre right. Doing anything for someone you love is a joy. Even if she doesnât reciprocate my feelings, I still find happiness in it!â
Calista found herself compelled to meet his gaze. As she looked into his bright eyes, her heart inexplicably raced again.
Kallum said with a smile. âOf course, Iâm a bit of a greedy person. If the one I like accepts my good. intentions, I will be even happier.
Suddenly, he called out her name, âCallie! I wonât give up pursuing you. Does that cause you more distress, or does it bring you more joy?â
âOf course it causes me more distress!â Calista responded without a second thought.
Suddenly, Kallum placed a hand on her chest, feeling her heartbeat racing faster than usual. Under Calistaâs startled gaze, he said with utmost seriousness, âBut your heartbeat is so fast. Youâre lying to me.â
Calista quickly covered her chest, glaring at him.
âYouâre shameless!â
Kallum was completely unfazed. His gaze fixed on Calista. He had already figured out his strategy for winning her back.
âYouâll eventually understand what real shamelessness is.â
After he finished speaking with a wicked grin, he forcefully stole a kiss from Calista. Then, leaning into her car, he lowered his voice and said, âSooner or later, youâll be mine.â
With that, he left the room with the satisfied air of a man who had just won a great victory.
Calista repeatedly wiped her mouth with the bandage on her hand. Had it not been for the bandage covering her face, Kallum would have definitely noticed her blushing,
Iâll be his sooner or later? Oh, he wishes!
Once Kallum stepped out the door, his cheerful mood didnât last long. The incident where Horatio almost caused harm to Callie was something he couldnât tolerate for a day.
But what he didnât anticipate was that before he could make a move, Horatio had surprisingly made the
first visit.
How dare he come?
After a few days apart, Horatip appeared significantly aged. However, his eyes were determined, shining with a fierce spirit. Such a person wouldnât be beaten down easily.
âWhat are you here for?â
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Inside the study, Kallum stared at him, his face clearly showing his dissatisfaction.
Horatioâs son assisted him forward, and he shakily placed an object on Kallumâs desk.
It was an iron bookmark, appearing to have quite a history. On its intricate patterns, there was only one word, âFairchild.â This instantly allowed Kallum to recognize its origin.
During the feudal period, the Fairchild family was also part of the nobility. At that time, there were numerous items bearing the family crest. But over generations, only a few had survived. Therefore, all items with the family crest were now treasured. What Horatio presented was an ancient artifact imprinted with the family crest.
âThis⦠was given to me by your grandfather. I hope you still remember himâ¦â
Horatioâs voice reminded Kallum of that spirited, upright old man, causing his face to darken.
âWhat are you trying to say?â
Horatioâs expression was one of deep reminiscence. âDuringâour final battle, I saved your grandfatherâs life. When he gave me this item, he told me that I could use it to request a favor from the head of the Fairchild family no matter when!â
At this point, he suddenly fell to his knees.
âDad!â His son attempted to help him up, but he stopped him. He looked at Kallum, his face filled with
regret.
âI had considered using this to get you to save that personâs life before. But when I released Wayne, he told me that your life had to be sustained by that person every three days, and the one who was keeping you alive was also being depleted. He also mentioned that Calista was the one who saved your life, but I didnât believe him at that time. I thought Calista was merely covering for the real person who saved you. But you needed her every three days. I knew there was no way youâd let her go to me. Thatâs why I resorted to such desperate measures, using your illness to publicly force you into cooperation with me. I had no other choice but to do thisâ¦
As he spoke, tears surprisingly began to stream down his face. âIt was my narrowâmindedness, my contempt for women, that led me to think of using Calista as a threat against you. It nearly cost her life⦠It was all my fault! But I wonât live much longer! No matter how many mistakes Iâve made, it was all just to survive! Now, Iâm kneeling before you, begging you, Mr. Kallum, to overlook my transgressions and forgive me! Please, consider the many years of friendship between our two familiesâ¦â
Kallum toyed with the iron bookmark, a cold laugh escaping his lips. âYes, you were afraid Iâd refuse, so you spent a year or two scheming against me. When that failed, you thought to use Callieâs life to threaten me! So, in the end, you can disregard othersâ lives just because youâre afraid to die? And now, you have the audacity to beg me?â
âMr. Kallum! Mr. Kallumâ¦. please listen to meâ¦â Horatio moved forward on his knees. âItâs all over. God. doesnât want me to live, and I accept it! I know it was Calista who saved your life, and Iâm fully aware that you would never harm her to save me⦠Iâve truly given upâ¦â
He hung his head low, filled with remorse.
âBecause Iâve been so confused lately, Iâve made irreversible mistakes, and Iâm willing to take full responsibility! Presenting this to you today, Iâm only asking you to spare my childrenâ¦
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âDadâ¦â
His eldest son, unable to bear the sight, followed suit and got to his knees.
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