Chapter 528 Determined To Succeed

• “But it seemed she didn't view it in that same way...” Wilbur expressed, his voice tinged with a helplessness that resonated in the air. “She probably believes you fell for her because she managed to touch your heart deeply. She thinks you can accept who she is now, but could never fully embrace who she was before. How could she possibly consider marrying someone like you? Even with all the love in the world, it feels insurmountable to her, because she once lost her dignity with you. She's terrified to commit fully, fearing the loss of her last bit of pride.”
• Kallum was taken aback, not having fully realized that beneath Calista's seemingly indifferent exterior, she harbored profound sensitivity and self-consciousness. He had believed his actions would suffice to reassure her, yet they seemed to have fallen short. This realization struck him deeply, instilling a sympathetic ache for the pain she carried within her.
• “I understand, thank you,” he responded, slowly regaining his composure. Now that he grasped the core of their issue, he was determined to resolve it.