Her Rebirth of Retribution novel Chapter 285

Others simply couldn't comprehend Kallum's fear and unease.

Calista sighed, his gaze fixated on a certain spot. Then, she spoke in a quiet tone. “Do you know? Before, I always had this surreal feeling, like I was in a game, and it glitched, causing me to restart. Even though everything went smoothly after the restart, I still felt this sense of being adrift, as if... It was as if I had died, and this so-called restart was just a dream, nothing more than a beautiful illusion.”

The corners of her mouth quirked up slightly as she spoke in a serene tone.

Kallum furrowed his brows. He didn't quite understand what Calista meant. What did she mean by restarting? And what is this beautiful dream she is talking about?

“Perhaps this analogy isn't the best, but all you need to remember is this. I might have a masochistic disposition. I somehow feel that it's only in moments of pain that I truly feel alive,” said Calista.

Kallum was taken aback, only to see an unusual gleam flickering in her radiant, star-like eyes.

“Can you imagine? I actually thought that pain was the only thing that was real. Isn't that thought terrifying?”

Although she was smiling, Kallum inexplicably sensed a profound sadness from her. Subconsciously, he pulled her into his arms, furrowing his brows for a while before he finally asked in a very soft voice. “Can I know what exactly you've been through elsewhere?”

He had wanted to ask that question a long, long time ago, but he never did until that moment. Surprisingly, she replied to him with a smile, asserting that only pain was real.

That made Kallum suddenly realize the pain she had endured when he wasn't around was unimaginably immense!

What could possibly be more distressing for her than having a terminal illness? Kallum couldn't think of anything.

Calista gave him a hazy glance. Her usually aloof and delicate face was slightly relaxed, carrying a subtle smile.

She traced circles on his chest, whispering, “It's all in the past now. Although it was terrifying, and there were many times I thought I wouldn't make it, it's all behind me now.”

Clearly, Kallum was not satisfied with the answer, yet Calista simply chuckled lightly and asked, “Do you know why I treat you well?”

Her words made Kallum unconsciously hold his breath.

“It's because I feel safe around you, and you never hurt me.”

Kallum pursed his lips, casting his gaze downward at her. “I've hurt you before.”

She shook her head. “Like I've said before, neither you nor I are going to die.”

Her gaze suddenly sharpened, her tone brimming with immense confidence! “I wouldn't gamble with my own life. As long as I'm here, conquering the K Virus is just a matter of time! I plan to use it as a stepping stone to my success! Thus, you can worry about all sorts of things, but you don't need to worry about me dying.”

She didn't lie. Although she was unaware of the names of the medicines that were once tested on her, she remembered vividly the sensation of each one entering her body. With her as the pioneer, overcoming the K Virus was only a matter of time.

Given the pace, it wouldn't take too long before a cure was found. In her previous life, Calista was constantly oppressed and unable to prove herself. Hence, in her new life, she was determined to solve the world's most challenging problem, ensuring her name would be known worldwide!

Calista had always been a woman of action, not words. Thus, that was the first time she revealed her ambitions before fulfilling them.

Realizing Calista was not deceiving him, Kallum was taken aback! With his heart pounding, he asked somewhat uncertainly, “So, how long do you think you'll need?”

Glancing at him, Calista joked, which was rare. “If you don't worry me, probably three months.”

Kallum suddenly blushed. I'm a grown man, four or five years older than Calista! I certainly don't need anyone worrying about me!