Her Rebirth of Retribution novel Chapter 110

He was trailed by Yelena and Quincy, who made it rather obvious that their visit wasn't merely to “check in on the sick.”

Calista felt the urge to speak, yet the sharp pain in her throat prevented any words from forming. She could do nothing but listen attentively to Benedict's chastising tone.

“I can't believe you, you know. You were supposed to be relaxing on vacation, and yet somehow you managed to get injured and tumble off a cliff? You absolutely scared me to death!”

I fell off a cliff?

The realization that Benedict was oblivious to her recent perilous adventures caused Calista to exhale a sigh of relief. The implications of anyone discovering her escapades in Lostaria were dire; it would make her a prime target for any remaining villains, ending her peaceful days once and for all.

However, Quincy seemed less than sympathetic, her voice tinged with acrimony as she remarked, “You're finally awake. Had you slept any longer, Mr. Kallum would have surely ended up with someone else!”

Calista fixed Quincy with a piercing stare, her eyes ablaze with intensity.

“Quincy! Stop spouting such nonsense, your sister has just awakened!” Benedict interjected with a tone of concern.

Yet, it was evident that Quincy was agitated. Far from holding back, she only raised her voice further.

“Am I really speaking nonsense? It's the talk of the town! Everyone is buzzing about how enamored Mirabelle is. Despite Lostaria being at war, she rushed to see Mr. Kallum as soon as she got back. And when Mr. Kallum got injured, she was the only one allowed to care for him, no one else was permitted near him. If that doesn't tell you something, what will?”

A sudden stab of pain pierced Calista's heart.

“You said... Mirabelle went to... Lostaria?” Calista's voice was raspy and strained, each word carefully enunciated.

“Exactly! Just a week ago, Mirabelle went to Lostaria! Then she returned alongside Mr. Kallum! Now, with Mr. Kallum injured, she's the one tending to him. I'm telling you, your fiancée title is in jeopardy!”

“Quincy!” Benedict exclaimed, attempting to halt her tirade.

But it was too late for Calista.

Seven days prior, the very day she had been captured and when Kallum had abandoned her. Had he left her to fend for herself against life-threatening dangers while he was romancing Mirabelle?

This thought had scarcely crossed her mind when suddenly, she spat out a mouthful of blood.

Kallum betrayed me!

Once this idea took root, Calista found herself grappling with a depth of hatred she had never known; a bitterness that even surpassed the resentment she harbored toward Quincy.

At that moment, Benedict re-entered, his face marked with concern.

Calista tolerated his chatter for a while before finally speaking up. “Dad, it's nothing serious. I just coughed up some blood, that's all. I need to rest now. When you leave, please inform the doctor that only Mrs. Stafford to attend to me. There's no need for a nurse to be present constantly. If anything arises, I'll ring the bell.”

Initially, Benedict was hesitant to agree, but recognizing it was the first time Calista had sought to be closer to Yelena, he saw it as a positive development. After all, they were family and there was no need to perpetuate any strife.

Upon hearing this, Yelena's face lit up with a smile. “Absolutely, I'll take good care of Callie. Oh, Callie, you've had me so worried!”

Recently, after Yelena's return from the Langley residence, she had kept a modest profile. Benedict felt a tinge of guilt since the Langley family had returned their shares. His attitude toward her had noticeably softened. When Yelena realized there was an opportunity to enhance their relationship, she eagerly agreed, fearing Benedict might reconsider.

Quincy had departed earlier. School was already in session and she still hadn't secured a mentor.

Eventually, Benedict consented. “All right, Yelena, please ensure you take meticulous care of Callie this time, understood? If she becomes a bit irritable, as an elder, you need to demonstrate some patience!”

Yelena internally scoffed. Calista's tantrums are minor? The last incident at the Langley residence was a significant debacle, yet Calista had emerged unscathed! Managing this cunning b*tch is becoming increasingly challenging!

Despite this, she replied with a confident grin, “Don't you trust me to manage things? Didn't you mention that work is piling up at the office? Go ahead, I'll handle everything here!”