Chapter 3 When Calista first arrived at her new home , she was a timid child , an easy target for bullies .
Ken had recognized her vulnerability immediately .
He became her protector , always ready to defend her against neighborhood troublemakers .
His devotion ran so deep that even a small scratch on her hand would fill him with concern .
Uncle Johnson would often tease that Ken , once known as quite the handful , had transformed into an overprotective guardian the moment he had a sister to cherish .
Now , back in her room , Calista applied Hydrogen Peroxide to her bruised wrists , whispering reassurances to herself .
Just a few more days until we leave .
Soon , she told herself , Ken and Violas opinions wouldnt matter anymore .
In another room , Viola watched as Ken tenderly dabbed Neosporin on her supposedly injured ankle .
Her heart swelled with satisfaction .
Ken , theres a new movie coming out .
We should go see it together! But Kens thoughts were elsewhere , haunted by the image of Calista fighting back tears .
His expression softened .
Could we get an extra ticket ? For Calista ? Violas smile flickered , but she maintained her composure .
Of course .
She produced a ticket from her pocket , but her expression quickly turned somber .
Ken , maybe we should delay the wedding a bit .
Im worried Calista wont accept it .
Your devoted brother is getting married she must feel like Im taking you away from her .
Kens jaw clenched , his fingers curling into fists .
After a frigid silence , he spoke .
Ill make her understand where she stands .
The next morning , Calista went to work , transfer papers in hand .
She had grown fond of her colleagues at the communications company and wanted to bid them farewell properly .
Hardy , her supervisor , seemed both surprised and impressed by news of her transfer .
Your dedication to your career is admirable , Calista .
But a satellite research base means complete isolation .
Is your brother really okay with this ? She remembered how Ken had insisted on escorting her to work daily after a local troublemaker had harassed her when she first started .
Everyone knew about her doting brother .
What they didnt know was that he was about to marry someone else .
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Calista forced a smile and kept quiet .
After briefing her boss , she distributed candies shed bought to her colleagues , Someone joked , Whats the occasion , Calista ? Wedding sweets ? She could only manage a weak smile in response .
As she prepared to leave work , a colleague called out , Calista , your brothers waiting at the entrance ! Ken had always turned heads with his striking appearance .
There he was , sitting in his car , one hand resting casually on the steering wheel .
The back seat was laden with designer bags Louis Vuitton , Gucci , and more .
In the past , Ken had regularly picked her up bearing gifts , but since Violas arrival , these gestures had become distant memories .
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