Chapter 100 – Highlight Chapter from What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
Chapter 100 is a standout chapter in What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger by IceCola, where the pace intensifies and character dynamics evolve. Rich in drama and tension, this part of the story grips readers and pushes the Internet narrative into new territory.
Security protocols meant switching cars and drivers at each transfer point. The vehicles were draped in heavy fabric—even the drivers couldn't see who rode inside.
After Calista settled into the car, Ken emerged from the house. "Don't worry, Dad. I'll get these researchers safely to the handover site."
He slid into the driver's seat and eased the car forward.
Calista sat in silence, her thoughts a tangled mess. What a strange way to say goodbye. At the transfer point, Ken opened the compartment, letting the passengers file out. Calista kept her head down, hat pulled low, as she passed him.
Ken's heart clenched. He found himself staring at one particular figure before quickly looking away. His mind must be playing tricks—it couldn't be Calista.
Then a gust of wind snatched the hat from her head.
"Your hat!"
Ken turned at the shout, and his world stopped. It really was Calista. Their eyes met, and the color drained from his face.
"Calista, why are you—"
"She's a satellite researcher," someone laughed. "Where else would she be?"
Understanding crashed over Ken. He sprinted toward her, wild with desperation.
"Calista, don't go!" He reached for her, fingers grasping at empty air. "We grew up together! We promised we'd never be apart. How can you leave me?"
They had always been there, reaching for her. "Let's go home."
Once, she'd believed home was wherever Ken was. But not anymore.
"Stay with Viola, Ken."
Ken's certainty crumbled. In his moment of shock, Calista pulled her foot into the car, and it lurched forward.
"Calista! Calista! Don't go!" He ran after the car with everything he had, until his strength gave out and he collapsed to the ground.
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