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Light faded from yton’s eyes. “You loathe me? You despise me?”

Kallie nodded and said through gritted teeth, “Yes, I despise you.”

yton suddenly shed a strange smile and then pointed at the ward. “But it doesn’t matter. Caitlin loves me, as you’ve seen. She has chosen to be with me. And most importantly, she looks a lot like you.”

yton’s words fueled Kallie’s anger and deepened her revulsion.

Overwhelmed, Kallie lifted her hand again.

But this time, her hand didn’t hit yton.

Caitlin had sensed something was wrong and hurried out. Upon seeing Kallie raise her hand, she stepped in front of yton, taking the p herself. Already frail, she stumbled from the impact and copsed to the floor.

Kallie was surprised by Caitlin’s sudden actions.

Instead of immediately checking on Caitlin, yton shed Kallie a smile first. He then quickly went to help Caitlin to her feet.

“Caitlin, are you okay?” yton asked, drawing her close. His eyes were filled with apparent concern, as if he truly felt deep affection for her.

With some effort, Caitlin regained her bnce. She nced at Kallie with a wary and hostile look. “I understand you’re upset, but don’t take it out on yton. If you have problems, take them up with me.”

Kallie was so furious and disappointed that she was at a loss for words. She looked at Caitlin coldly and said, “I hope you won’te to regret this decision.”

Caitlin responded with conviction, “I won’t regret it. Even if given another chance, I’d still choose yton.”

With this said, Kallie had nothing left to say. She cast one final look at Caitlin and then walked away.

Caitlin watched Kallie leave, her face showing a mix of emotions. She couldn’t quite describe her feelings. She wasn’t relieved, just baffled. Could Kallie really have done that drugging thing to her? But if Kallie wasn’t responsible, then who was?

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yton saw Caitlin’s distress and said purposefully, “You and Kallie are family, after all. It’s best for you both to talk things out. I don’t want any rifts between you two because of me. She may be quick-tempered, but she cares deeply for those close to her and stands up for them. If she’s on your side, I know you won’t be mistreated.”

yton’s words only deepened Caitlin’s suspicions. She shook her head. “To Kallie, I’m a nobody. I’m like a ything she entertains herself with. If I cause her embarrassment or make her unhappy, she’d readily cast me aside. Otherwise, why doesn’t she help me when I face troubles?”

yton sighed and drew Caitlin closer. “Don’t worry. From now on, you have me. You won’t have to endure these troubles anymore.” Caitlin settled into yton’s arms, her anxiety slowly ebbing away. She closed her eyes, feeling vulnerable. “yton, you’re all I have. I can’t imagine my life without you.”

Unseen by Caitlin, a shadow of intent flickered in yton’s eyes. Meanwhile, Kallie had returned to Sophie and Jake. Before stepping in, she collected herself, but Sophie still sensed something was off.

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