Her Rebirth of Retribution novel Chapter 294

“After the injection, the level of pain I'm experiencing is twice as much as yours. So, if you touch me, it hurts a lot.”

After she spoke, she furrowed her brows deeply, as though she was truly in discomfort.

Upon receiving an explanation at least, Kallum felt much more at ease. His tense body gradually relaxed as he spoke, a hint of guilt in his voice.

“Sorry, I didn't anticipate this,” said Kallum. The realization that Calista's pain was twice as intense as his own was unbearable. “How long will this situation last?”

Calista looked away, wearied.

“Until the K virus is defeated.”

Her voice was devoid of any emotion, as if she was speaking about someone else. “You don't need to worry. Pain becomes habitual over time. In a few days, I won't find it as unbearable. But right now, I'm really tired, and I don't want to talk anymore. That's it.”

After she finished speaking, she slowly started moving forward in silence.

Knowing that she was in pain, Kallum couldn't bring himself to say a word, which would only weigh down on her further. Perhaps, she's just exhausted?

Kallum kept telling himself this, but the unease in his heart only grew stronger.

He had this lingering sensation that she had never truly been his. But how is this possible? If Callie didn't love me, how could she have come this far for me? The pain that she's enduring now is all for me. If this isn't love, then what was it?

In any case, Kallum refused to believe the notion that Calista did not love him. After all, her actions spoke volumes. She has loved me deeply for so many years. How could that love just suddenly disappear?

Upon this thought, Kallum let out a self-deprecating chuckle, then steeled himself to catch up with her.

However, in the following days, Calista's actions thoroughly confirmed Kallum's suspicions.

It seems as though Callie... somewhat hates me?

Hate wasn't the exact word to describe it, but it was clear that Calista had inexplicably become much more distant toward him.

A few days later, Kallum could no longer contain himself and confronted her.

“Callie!”

Calista put down what she was holding and looked up at him. Her gaze held no hint of impatience, only crystal-like clarity. It was as if she was looking at him, yet also as if she wasn't.

Suppressing the unease in his heart, Kallum frowned and said, “You never used to work while eating.”

Recently, whenever she found herself alone with him, she would always be busy. This habit made it impossible for anyone to get a word in, further intensifying the uneasy feeling that was growing within Kallum.

“Okay.”

Calista did as she was told and put down what she was holding. In reality, if she had given him an explanation, such as it was a critical time or that work was important, Kallum would have felt much better. Unfortunately, she didn't.

After uttering a single “okay,” Calista immersed herself in her meal, savoring it as if it were some rare delicacy.