As they watched the dawn''s first light breach the horizon, marking the daily but always uniquely beautiful transition, they felt the magnitude of the moment.


    "This is the first time someone has joined me to watch the sunrise," Calista shared, a softness in her voice that spoke volumes.


    It seemed that her silent acknowledgment of the day belonging to him had eased her demeanor, melting away her typical frostiness and unveiling a liveliness rarely seen.


    Kallum, confident and reassuring, dered, "As long as you''re open to it, I''ll be here to watch the sunrise with you every single day."


    After sharing this thought, he chose not to press for an immediate response. Instead, he gestured toward the slowly brightening city below them and suggested with a smile, "For now, let''s go grab some breakfast!"


    Their unexpected descent into the school square certainly gave the students there a jolt. They then moved on to the front of the school to explore their breakfast options.


    Despite her years at Bayview University, Calista, still very much a student, was surprisingly naive about the local breakfast spots outside the university grounds. Her meals were usually confined to the school cafeteria or the carefully prepared nutritious meals from home, typical of a prominent youngdy.


    Yet, she wasn''t dismissive of the street food stalls; she had enjoyed them in her previous life, though she didn''t dwell on that now. Instead, she eagerly scanned the surrounding eateries, her interest piqued by the array of choices.


    Watching her with evident adoration, Kallum encouraged her, "If something catches your eye, feel free to try whatever you want!"


    "What a waste that would be!" Calista protested, but eventually, she led him to a ce renowned for its roast beef pasta.


    "What would you like to order?" asked the cheerfuldy boss, sizing up the couple who clearly weren''t ordinary patrons. "We have roast beef pasta, aglio olio, sandwich, ravioli, and calzone."


    Calista studied the greasy menu disyed on the wall and ordered, "Two roast beef pasta, please onerge and one small."


    "Coming right up!" thedy boss replied, shooting a couple more curious nces at Kallum, which made him slightly ufortable. Calista, however,ughed and said, "People are staring because you''re so good-looking! See, I''m not even drawing a nce!"


    Just then, Kallum gave a stern look to a pair of student-athletes nearby, causing them to quickly divert their attention on Calista and mumble, "I''m the only one who can look at you."This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org.


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    After saying that, Kallum pulled out a pristine white handkerchief and meticulously cleaned their chairs and then the table, much to the dirt and grime''s detriment. He felt slight regret about choosing tond near the university, considering the cleanliness.


    Calista pulled him aside, whispering, "Stop making a scene. The owner''s not happy with the fuss you''re causing. Aren''t you going to sit down?"


    Despite his dissatisfaction with the hygiene, remembering why they were there, Kallum wiped his chair with a casual gesture, prepared the disposable utensils carefully, and they sat down.


    When their food arrived, thedy boss nced enviously at Calista and eximed, "Your boyfriend is really taking good care of you! Hang onto a man like him; if you miss this opportunity, you won''t find another one like it!" Calista hadn''t yet responded when the boss, who was wiping down the tables, emitted a soft hum of disagreement.


    So he''s a bit better looking than average, what of it? A man''s true value lies in his ability to provide for his family. What good are looks alone?


    With these thoughts in mind, the boss scrubbed the table with even more vigor.


    Despite herself, Calista felt a blush creep into her cheeks at thedy boss''ments. It was as if she had regressed to a more innocent version of herself, her usual poised demeanor softened by the unexpected ttery. She kept her eyes modestly lowered to her te of pasta.


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    Kallum, on the other hand, was buoyed by the situation. This was exactly the kind of recognition he hoped for. He wanted Calista to see him as a reliable partner, a man worthy of her trust for the long haul.


    The tantalizing scent of the meat and the vivid hot sauce stirred their appetites. Although Calista typically steered clear of spicy foods, today her appetite was particrly hearty. She felt sure she could tackle the generously sized te in front of her.


    As she began to eat with gusto,


    Kallum followed suit, setting aside


    any previous reservations. He leaned over his te and took a hearty bite, remarking casually, "These noodles е are really delicious!" He was genuinely surprised by the quality; the sauce had a rich, meaty vor,


    and the pasta had just the right


    amount of chew.


    Noticing Calista''s enjoyment, a satisfied smile yed across Kallum''s lips. Despite not feeling particrly hungry initially, he found himself savoring every bite.


    However, once they finished their meal, they faced an unexpected predicament.


    Kallum felt an unusual awkwardness as he hesitantly asked, "Um... Callie, did you bring any money?"


    "Huh?" Calista was taken aback. When they had left earlier, Kallum had insisted she leave her phone behind to avoid interruptions from theboratory, not even considering her wallet. With a hint of uncertainty, Calista lowered her voice and asked, "So, are you nning to dine and dash after breaking into someone''s housest night?"