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Holding it in her hands, Calista decided to inject herself first.
âNo, you canât risk it at a time like this, Ms. Calista!â Shaun was the first to stop her.
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Calista, however, responded, âHow can I
Conquer the virus if Iâm not certain of the antidoteâs medicinal properties? Donât worry, when it comes to enduring pain, 1 can handle it.â
All the other experts wanted to stop her but were hesitant to speak. Essentially, they wanted someone else to serve as the test subject. However, Calista was right, conducting the experiment on herself held more authority.
Amidst the anxious yet hopeful gazes of the crowd, Shaun gradually injected the serum into Calista.
At that moment, Calista was tied to the bed, her mouth gagged tightly for fear she might bite her tongue in an attempt to end her own life.
When Shaun administered the injection, she could distinctly feel something gradually entering her body.
In her past life, she had always been waiting for this moment. Back then, she thought that no matter the cost, as long as she could survive and recover, walking out of the research institute, she would cherish. every single day of her future life.
As the medication gradually took effect, Calistaâs hand, where the injection had been administered, suddenly twitched.
At first, veins of a bluishâpurple hue slowly surfaced. Gradually, dark red veins also began to appear, their menacing presence reminiscent of a complex and mysterious pattern. They intertwined and seemed to climb upward along her armâ¦
The process of âclimbingâ was clearly visible, with Calistaâs upper body suddenly jolting. In that moment, at bright white light unexpectedly illuminated before her eyes. It was as if a slideshow was playing, images continuously flashing before her. The world alternated between darkness and light; sometimes upside down, sometimes rightâside up.
It seemed as though someone was urgently whispering in her ear, âOxygen! We need oxygen quickly!â
âMs. Stafford, inhale! Breathe deeply!â
Then there was the sound of equipment colliding.
âInsert a central venous catheterâ¦â
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âDefibrillatorâ¦â
âQuick! Give her the medicine!â
Gradually, her pale skin seemed as though it was cut through by red and blue veins. Calistaâs eyes widened, unfocused as she stared at the light before her. The images in her mind flashed faster and faster, her breathing becoming increasingly rapid,
The anxious murmurs around her gradually gave way to the commanding sound of a piano. The music was intense, brimming with an evident restlessness. Just by listening, one could tell that the pianist was
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dissatisfaction. Yet, upon closer listening, an undercurrent of innocent unease was discernible.
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Calista was held by her grandmother, Tanya, who stood by the window. At that time, Kallum was seven years old and Calista was only two. Cradled in Tanyaâs arms, she was a chubby bundle of joy.
At that time, the Fairchild family had just undergone a major upheaval with the death of Kallumâs grandfather. Therefore, Tanya had brought Calista to visit. During the meal, Tanya noticed that young Kallum seemed a bit distracted. After he finished his meal in silence, he sequestered himself in his room to practice the piano.
âCallie, Kal is feeling downâ¦â
Dressed neatly and exuding an aura of scholarly elegance, Tanya happened to pass by. Upon hearing Kallum playing the piano, she paused, expressing her admiration with a sigh.
From a very young age, Calista started to be aware of her surroundings. Her intelligence was evident the moment she spoke. Upon hearing Tanyaâs words, she might have been confused, but she asked clearly, âWhy is he upset?â
Grandmother chuckled. âBecause his grandfather has passed away.â
Calista blinked at her, her voice soft and childlike as she asked, âWhat does it mean to pass away?â
She was acquainted with Kallumâs grandfather, a man who held a particular fondness for her. Every time they met, he would shower her with compliments.
Upon seeing the innocent expression on Calistaâs face, Tanya, for some unknown reason, felt a sense of melancholy rise in her heart.
âPassing away means you wonât see them again. One day, your grandpa and I will also leave you, just like Kalâs grandpa did, never to return.â
Calista was slightly panicked, clutching onto Tanyaâs clothes, âWhy arenât they coming back?â
âBecause we canât be with you for your whole life⦠my dear Callie! How I wish I could see you grow up. If thatâs not possible, I hope there will be someone who will love you as much as we doâ¦â
Thinking about the chaotic situation in the Stafford family, Tanya felt a wave of sorrow washing over her the more she spoke. From the current state of things, it was clear to see what kind of life Calista would lead once they passed away.
Calista noticed that Tanya was upset. With her chubby hand, she gently patted the latterâs eye, comforting her, âDonât be sadâ¦â
She had previously suffered from a toothache, which was quite distressing, so she remembered this term.
Seeing her acting all grownâup, Tahya couldnât help but laugh againâ¦.
âSweetheart, Iâm not the one whoâs upset. Itâs Kal whoâs troubled Heâs your future husband, you know. Perhaps you could comfort himâ¦
Tanya was laughing and chatting as she placed Calista on the windowsill, lightly tapping on the window.
Kallum was abruptly interrupted, and he responded with a sharp tone, bristling with irritation! Despite his young age, his assertiveness was quite evident, making him someone not to be trifled with.
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No one had ever dared to disturbs him in the midst of his tasks. Thus, when he opened the window, his wellâdefined face was filled with a hostile aura. However, this stern demeanor froze instantly at the sight of a little girly figure. The child was wearing a soft pink dress, her short curly hair bouncing around, licking her fingers while tilting her head to look at him. Her black obsidian eyes were filled with an innocence yet to be exposed to the harshness of the world. It made the reprimand he originally intended to unleash to inexplicably diminish.
âWhat are you doing here?â
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