Therefore, even if I cast aside my dignity to plead with her, it wouldn''t earn me an ounce of her pity.


    The intense fury, indignation, and humiliation caused Kallum''s face to flush red. Suddenly, he looked at her and began to sneer.


    "Heh, wouldn''t it be better if I just moved out altogether? It''s not proper for men and women to live under the same roof if they''re not rted. How can we stay in the same house?" Calista narrowed her eyes. "You''re right."


    She briefly assessed her own financial situation and realized that buying a small house near Fairchild Manor was not a big deal at all.


    "It seems we''ve reached an agreement, my dear brother. When will you announce my ''miscarriage'' to the world, followed by our emotional discord, ultimately leading to me bing your sister?" Seeing her so eager to sever ties with him, Kallum once again felt a pain akin to being pricked by a needle.


    He was practically gasping for breath, but this time, he was determined not to back down, not ever.


    "Suit yourself!"


    Kallum forced these words through gritted teeth, then turned around. "I will never beg you again. I absolutely won''t beg you!"


    Calista gave no response, and she just watched him walk away. Her gaze was calm and undisturbed. It was exactly like Wilbur''s words-her sorrow wouldn''t deepen regardless of who left.


    Everyone else had left, only Quintus came over with a helpless expression. "Ms. Stafford, did you have another argument with Mr. Kallum? Why? He''s been trying so hard to please you, even reading numerous psychology books and frequently asking Mr. Sutton for advice on how to get along with you... I''ve never seen Mr. Kallum be so careful with anyone before, Ms. Stafford... He truly likes you."


    Once the fireworks had ended, people around her began to depart in small groups. Calista stood there, looking profoundly lonely.


    She wiped her face, and in an instant, it was awash with vibrant colors.


    "I know he likes me," Calista said with a softugh. "I''m also grateful, for he had put up with me until now, but..."


    Suddenly, Calista looked at Quintus, her eyes bright and sparkled. But upon closer inspection, it wasn''t that at all. It was the shimmer of tears.


    "But do you know?" She pointed at her chest repeatedly. "All that''s left here is ''hatred''. It was love that drove me to despair, but it was hatred that kept me alive. All I have left is hatred... How can I love someone again?"Please check at N/?vel(D)rama.Org.


    "Mr. Kallum, Ms. Stafford has rented a scenic mansion on a slope not too far from here."


    ""Let her be!"


    "Mr. Kallum, Ms. Stafford mentioned that theb is quite busy, so she won''t being over for dinner."


    ""Let her be!"


    "Mr. Kallum, Ms. Stafford is packing her bags and nning to move out!"


    Even after a lot of mental preparation, when the time really came for Calista to move out, Kallum was still boiling with anger. His eyes were aze, burning away his sanity.


    Just at that moment, Wanda arrived. She ushered Quintus out of the room and waited until only Kallum was left before she started speaking, her brows furrowed.


    "Kallum, did you and Callie have another argument? She actually told me that you agreed to let her be your little sister..."


    Kallum couldn''t help but sneer. His eyes, as deep as twilight, were fixed on his mother.


    "Did she also ask you to hurry me along, to spread the news of her miscarriage sooner, so she could easily get rid of me?"


    Wanda paused for a moment, then said in a hushed voice, "She mentioned that she would intensify her research during this period... Once you guys are fine, she''ll then announce the news of the


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    At this point, Wanda''s eyes lit up again. "From what she''s implying, you two will be able to make amends soon. God willing. Even though I knew this day woulde, I didn''t expect it to arrive this fast!" Unlike Wanda''s obvious delight, Kallum''s expression grew even more somber, as if a storm was brewing.


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    remembered which way Fairchild Manor''s front door faced in a few years. Could one really expect someone as cold-hearted and indifferent to visit frequently?


    The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, prompting Kallum to abruptly stand up. He was determined to stop her. Did she think Fairchild Manor was a ce she coulde and go as she pleased? Seeing her son''s face filled with resentment, Wanda didn''t even have to think before grabbing hold of him. "Where are you going?" she asked.


    "Isn''t she nning to leave? I''ll go and help her move!"


    Kallum spoke insincerely.


    Wanda found herself torn betweenughter and tears. Howe her son, who was usually soposed, became utterly helpless when he encountered Callie?


    "If you rush over there in your current state of anger, I can''t imagine any oue other than further straining your rtionship."


    "Then what more can I do?" Upon hearing this, Kallum angrily red at Wanda.


    "All this time, I''ve been the one backing down. I even begged her to marry me! But she..."


    Speaking of this, Kallum was reminded of that night. Calista, covered in vibrant ink, wasughing heartily, her every move pressing him relentlessly. He was utterly defenseless against her. Wanda let out a sigh.


    "But Callie is a patient..."


    She pushed Kallum onto the couch. "She has done so much for you, so what''s the harm in you, a grown man, giving in to her for once?"


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