Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Kens tears fell freely as he opened his trembling hand .
There lay the gold ring .
This was my mothers .
It means everything to me .
And youre the most important person in my life , so I want you to have it .
He could still see Calistas shy smile at those words .
But now she was gone .
Ken slammed his fists into the mud , his anguished roar echoing across the empty landscape .
But Calista would never return .
The next day , he drove back home in a daze .
One look at his sons face told Uncle Johnson everything he needed to know .
They stared at each other for a long moment before Uncle Johnson spoke .
Remember to complete the transfer paperwork .
As his father turned to leave , Kens hoarse voice stopped him .
Dad- His chest tightened painfully .
You knew Calista was joining the satellite research base .
Of course , Uncle Johnson said firmly .
She wants to continue her parents work .
I support that .
Why did you hide it from me ? Uncle Johnson sighed in exasperation .
Hide what ? I gave you the personnel list myself .
But you didnt- Ken staggered backward .
The list had been in his hands .
He just hadnt believed Calista would actually leave .
He rushed to the study and grabbed the list , his heart stopping when he saw Calistas name on the first page .
If hed only looked sooner … Let it go , Ken , Uncle Johnson said quietly .
Perhaps you two werent meant to be .
All the signs hed missed came flooding back : the satellite research books , the discarded letters , her growing indifference , the returned ring .
Everything pointed to Calistas preparation to leave .
But Ken had been too confident .
Hed believed eight years of memory meant she would never truly leave , no matter how much he hurt her .
The realization tore at his heart .
18:45 Backup Girl No More : Adios To My V Card and My First Love 78.1 % Chapter 11 That evening , he heard movement in Calistas room .
His heart leaped could she have returned ? He rushed to her door , only to hear Violas voice inside .
Get rid of all this stuff .
I dont want to see it ! Mrs.
Brown , hesitated .
But these are Calistas things … Who cares ? Shes never coming back anyway .
Violas laugh was cold .
Listen! Im the hostess of this house now .
Calista is nothing .
An older womans voice cut in Violas mother .
Be careful , Viola .
Everyone knows how much Ken loves his sister .
Dont push too far , or you might regret it .
What are you afraid of , Mother ? Kens completely devoted to me now .
Violas voice dripped with satisfaction .
When I accused Calista of pushing me and ruining my dress , he believed every word .
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