Chapter 124 I Want To Marry You!
Unlike his mother, Kallum pondered over Calistaâs words and frowned. âSo, youâre saying that you can extend anyoneâs life no matter who it is or what sickness they have? Then any dying person will come seeking your help! Wonât this technique bring you harm? If it wonât, then itâs unbelievabletâ
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Calista chuckled solily. Of course itâll bring me harm! If such an amazing acupuncture technique was harmless, I would be dominated the world already. I was hunted down in my previous life because I mastered three extraordinary acupuncture techniques,
The first was the Life Extending Needle. This method was rather aggressive as it transferred all the vitality from the acupuncturistâs body to the patient. Essentially, the patient was taking someone elseâs life in order to survive. Naturally, this would significantly extend their lifespan. In the end, unless the person died from an accident, old age, or a viral infection, they could live up to the human lifespan limit.
The Life Extending Needle she administered to Kallum was a modified version. She would administer it once every three days, each time only injecting a small amount of her energy into Kallumâs body. Although it did have some detrimental effects on her body, they werenât too severe.
In her previous life, those people who were desperate to stay alive naturally rejected that. Having it done. every three days was akin to entrusting their lives into her hands.
Of course, that wasnât the only reason she was hunted down. However, in this lifetime, that would not longer happen.
Kallum called out to Calista when he saw her lost in thought. âCalista?â
Regaining her composure, Calista scoffed. âYes, there is some harm, but itâs not severe. All I need is some rest. If youâre so concerned about me overexerting myself, then pray that we find a cure for the K Virus soon. That way, I wonât have to keep performing acupuncture on you.â
Wanda was instantly overwhelmed with emotion. They had been getting along well recently, leading her to believe she might even have grandchildren soon. It was unfortunate that Kallum fell ill, but despite so, Calista selflessly came to his rescue. Wanda swore to herself that if Kallum pulled through and was able to survive this, she would make him marry Calista.
But now we donât know for sure, so itâs best not to mention that first to avoid celebrating too early.
âCallie, rest assured that no one will leak the news about your miraculous medical skills. The entire Fairchild family will protect you!â promised Wanda
After receiving Wandaâs assurance, Calista smiled. âThanks, Mrs. Fairchild.â
âWhy are you still calling me that? Weâre family now! Silas told me that for the sake of treatment convenience, youâre my daughter from now on,â chided Wanda.
Once Kallum is better, Callie can transform from our goddaughter to our daughterâinâlaw. Even if he doesnât get better, itâll be nice to have a daughter like Callieâ¦
Wandaâs face, initially lit up with joy, fell at the thought of her sonâs illness. She had to constantly brace herself for the heartâwrenching possibility of outliving her child. Without a strong mentality, she wouldnât have been able to bear it.
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Chapter 124 I Want To Marry You
Wanda was filled with relief, forcing a sunile. âCallie, thank you! Iâm touched enough to hear you say that, Iâll be off now. Once Kallum is feeling better, weâll host a banquet and announce to the whole world that youâre my daughter!â
Calista nodded. âYou seem tired. Go get some rest. That can wait.â
Wanda acknowledged with a nod, cast another glance at her son, then left the room with teary eyes.
After Wanda left. Kallum, still hung up on the treatment potentially bringing harm to Calista, grabbed her hand and asked earnestly, âWill treating me harm your body? Will it leave any side effects?â
Calista smiled mischievously. âInstead of worrying about yourself, youâre concerned about me?â
âWhy should I be worried about myself?â he asked, having already prepared himself for the worstâdeath. There wasnât any other outcome worse than that.
Calista curved her lips,
an evil smirk. âIf we never manage to conquer the virus, your suffering will only get worse. The numerous complications brought by the K Virus are enough to make your life a living hell. By then, you might even blame me, for keeping you alive would be a form of torment.â
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She made it sound more terrifying than ever, attempting to elicit an expression of fear on Kallumâs face. However, to her surprise, Kallum simply looked at her and suddenly smiled.
He reached out, pinching her face while narrowing his eyes, seemingly satisfied to see her like that. âAre you trying to scare me, Callie?â
His voice was incredibly gentle, laced with a hint of affection.
Calistaâs features contorted from his pinch, and she smacked his hand away, saying gloomily, âYou might even turn into a zombie and go berserk!â
Kallum couldnât help but smile when listening to her emphasize the horrifying consequences. âI promise I wonât become a zombie or go berserk as long as I can live.â
Calista scoffed and was about to mock him when he added, âAs long as thereâs a chance to cure the virus, Iâll hold on. I want to marry you. I initially thought I wouldnât have the chance, but now that I have, I will hang in there no matter what until the day I get to marry you.â
Calistaâs face fell when she heard that, and a faint sense of annoyance rose within her. Fixing her bright eyes on Kallum, she scoffed.
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