Chapter 322 Facing Her Fears
As soon as Calista affirmed with a single âyes,â the tension in the room skyrocketed. Everyone fell silent, and as Kallumâs anger escalated, it felt as though the air itself had frozen still.
âWhat are you doing?â Calista suddenly cried out as Kallum unexpectedly hoisted her up by her waist, striding toward the exit.
âKallum, put me down!ââ
Calistaâs strength was no match for him, and by this point, she was also infuriated.
âI am a free individual. I donât belong to you! On what grounds are you taking me away?â
âWeâre about to get married!â Kallum held her even tighter, a flicker of pain flashing in the depths of his eyes, quickly overshadowed by anger. âYouâve been mine for a long time already!â
Wyatt wanted to intervene, but he was powerless despite his eagerness. All he could do was to call out anxiously.
âKallum! Calista is emotionally unstable right now, your actions will only make her condition worse!â
For a moment, Kallumâs steps faltered, but he resolutely continued on, taking Calista with him.
âMy woman has never been this fragile!â
After he finished speaking, he decisively took her away.
âJerk! I told you itâs over between us. Now let go of me!â
Calista cursed all the way in the elevator. It was probably the most expressive she had ever been. She put up a solid front against Kallum, but behind her sharp demeanor, there was a sense of fear.
IfI fall out with Kallum, would I really become his enemy?
Forced into the car, Calistaâs unease intensified, but soon after, Kallum entered and held her tightly..
The comforting embrace carried a fresh scent, yet he trembled slightly as he held her.
Calm down!â
His breaths were quick and shallow, his voice gradually softening, âCalm down, okay? Can we go home?â
After being embraced, Calista actually fell silent. She didnât say a word, and in the end, simply closed her
eyes.
âCallicâ¦â There had never been a moment when Kallum felt she was so emotionally distant from him. He cautiously kissed her forehead, his expression filled with pain and helplessness.
âI understand youâre feeling awful right now. Is there anything troubling you that I can help resolve? Iâve sought out the best psychologist. No matter what your fears are, weâll help you overcome them!â
âSo, you think Iâm mad now, assuming all my actions are because Iâve lost my mind?â Calista sneered, opening her eyes to look at him. âAnd yet, youâre still sticking by a lunatic. Iâm truly touched.â
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âCallie!â At last, Kallum couldnât contain his anger any longer, glaring at her furiously.
âWhat did I do wrong, why did you suddenly, just so suddenlyâ¦â
âIâm aware of my mistakes⦠the reasons I had to go through all thisâ Calistaâs selfâmocking tone was laced with profound sorrow, causing Kallum to instantly calm down. He could see that even though her reasons were unclearâCalistaâs pain was far greater than his own.
Realizing that if the issue was not addressed, Calista might be pushed further away by him, Kallum fell silent for a moment before suddenly making a decision.
âChange of plans, weâre heading to the research center!â
Quintus, who was driving, hesitated for a moment before changing the route. However, he didnât agree with it. Ms. Calista has been traumatized there once before. Wouldnât this be making things worse?
Just as expected, Calista was extremely resistant. The moment she heard Kallum mention a change of course, her eyes widened, and her voice became sharp.
âIâm not going there!â
However, Kallum had made up his mind. His persistence filled Calistaâs eyes with despair, and she reached out to open the car door.
âWhat are you doing? This is dangerous! Quintus, lock the door!â
Luckily, Kallum was quick to react. He swiftly closed the slightly ajar car door. Did she actually want to jump out of the car?
âI want to get out! I refuse to go there!â
Calista began to lose control over her emotions again. She felt trapped, her eyes redârimmed. She clutched onto Kallumâs clothes, her grip tight and unyielding
âJerk! Let me go!â
âNo way!â Kallum became even more adamant. âYou must come with me!â
The principle he lived by was simpleâwherever one fell down, one had to get back up. In essence, she had. to face whatever she feared.
The car sped toward the outskirts, and as they drew closer, Calistaâs emotions transitioned from being all worked up to an increasing calmness, eventually settling into a sense of numbness.
âTell me, what are you afraid of?â
What Kallum truly longed to know was the answer to the question. At the very least, it would enlighten him about his mistakes and what he had missed out.
Calista didnât respond. As the seenery became more and more familiar, she grew increasingly silent.
Having been reincarnated, she never once considered going back to that place. It was a nightmare she always tried to avoid. As such, she didnât seek revenge on those researchers, choosing instead to bury their faces along with those memories. Yet, Kallum forced her to relive the past, pushing her to confront her darkest memories.
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âCalista, look at meâ¦â Kallum couldnât bear her silence any longer. He gently held her chin, compelling her to meet his gaze.
âWhat are you afraid of? Just tell me. Iâm your husband, the closest person to you in your life. I promised to protect you from all harm. You can trust me. Please, tell me whatâs hurting you, okay?â
Observing his shimmering eyes, Calista drew in a deep breath.
âWhat if I were to tell you that it was you who hurt me?â