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Lorraine noticed a significant change in Callisto, especially in his physical appearance. Before, his large arms and chest filled out his long–sleeved shirts attractively, but now they hung loosely on him. It was evident how much weight he had lost, and his once proud, handsome face now looked gaunt and tired. He used to walk confidently and with purpose, but now he seemed burdened, though he tried to appear happy,
The one thing that hadn’t changed much was his handsome face. It was still as she remembered it six years ago. While Lorraine’s face had aged and matured over the years. Callisto’s remained youthful, making it seem to Lonaine like the events of the past had happened just yesterday.
That was the same face that heartlessly divorced her after she discovered his infidelity. For weeks, months, and years, Lorraine questioned where she had gone wrong. She wondered what mistakes she had made, and how he could have replaced her with Amber. She asked herself why he lost interest in her, how the love they started and built together could vanish.
Lorraine repeatedly measured her worth as a wife. She was so devastated that she could barely get out of bed, feeling like she might have a heart attack at any moment. If she hadn’t been carrying a child, she might have considered ending her life, as she no longer cared about anything-
She felt worthless, undeserving of life. Because her own family didn’t value her, she believed she was the problem and at fault. Now, she knew she wasn’t to blame. It wasn’t her fault at all. She was heartbroken but didn’t deserve that kind of betrayal.
“At this rate, you’ll probably be a cheater when you grow up, Lucio, since Mister Avellino has given you two blood transfusions.” Lucian joked sarcastically to his brother.
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-Shut up! I’d rather be comatose than have an affair, Lucio retorted sarcastically, pretending to be annoyed.
Callisto laughed at his sons banter. Although he knew they were indirectly referring to him, since he had no memory of cheating and wasn’t guilty of the crime, he didn’t feel hurt by their words,
This only made the two boys more annoyed with his audacity.
They had been treating Callisto like this for a week now, and it was only getting worse. Lorraine let it happen, not reprimanding her sons even though she knew what they were doing
“Lucio, here are your apples. Eat them now,” Lorraine said, handing a plate of peeled and sliced apples to Lucio. She gave another plate of apples with soy sauce to Lucian. The two had different tastes when it came to eating certain foods.
“Thanks, Mommy” they both responded with satisfaction, then continued to verbally bully Callisto
Callisto didn’t feel bullied at all; he always found them adorable. They were like wild kittens with their tails raised, hissing at him.
Callisto sat quietly on the floor in the corner of the room because, besides being forbidden to make noise, he was also denied a seat. He was obviously unwelcome in Lucio’s room, but since he kept coming back to annoy them, they just insulted him in return. He didn’t mind this. Even with tears at the corners of his eyes, they were tears of joy from watching his children move and talk with Lorraine.
It still felt surreal for him to meet his future‘ children overnight. They were his, made with Lorraine. Those sweet times when Lorraine and he were making love.
But because of some forgotten n memories,
s, everything went wrong.
allisto’s chest tightened. It was as if needles repeatedly pierced his heart, killing the happiness he felt now. He wanted to meet the side of himself that ruined everything he and Lorraine had. At the same time, while watching the kids with Lorraine, he imagined being part of their picture, holding and talking to them without hostility or anger, being treated not as a criminal,
He wanted to be by their side, where le codd gently hug them, play, and joke around. He once dreamt of a beautiful family he never had. He didn’t have a childhood with his real mother or the care of his father. He always had to face his stepmother, Caroline, who pretended to care for him in front of others, but the reality was the opposite. Callisto’s father always neglected him, only showing interest in his achievements to brag to his
His somber world only came to life when he met Lorraine. He remembered how cute she was back then. She had no care in the world, just did anything she wanted Acarefree person, but actually paid a lot of attention to trivial things. She knew when he was uncomfortable. She was sensitive enough to know when he was being insulted and stood up for him, acting like his big sister. She was friendly and smiled a lot, which was ber charming point. She way smart. Her simplicity made her shine beautifully, making him fall in love with her even more.
He closed her, knowing she fell in love with Ijim first, but he fell harder. The obstacle between them was Amber. Lorraine respected her sister’s feelings, so she avoided him for a long time. Callisto used many strategies to win her over until he finally succeedest and never let her go.
with a snap of a finger like a magic trick, everything changed.
He wanted to go back to change everything. But how? He had no choice but to face his current reality and is everything. Otherwise, he would go
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aine’s life, the biggest obstacle for him. The thought of Wayne doing with Lorraine what he had once done tore at
Now, there was Wayne in Lorraine’s heart
He would surely find a way before the two got married! He couldn’t let it happen. He would ruin their relationship by any means necessary and succeed!
“Look at him, Lucian, the ruthless man seems
eems like he’s scheming some crime in his mind. Just look at his face!” Lucio yelled out.
Callisto snapped back to reality, fixing his expression. His eyes widened for a moment. His son saw through his mind like an open door!
“Oh no, you exposed him, Lucio. Now it will be harder for him to act without being suspicious in our eyes. Tsk, tsk, tsk!” Lucian said, shaking his head as if disappointed.
“Oh right, that’s too bad for him. What now?” Lucio gave him a pitying look.
Callisto blinked. His eyes brightened, and in an instant, the dark cloud that had been consuming him seemed to vanish, as if purified by his children.
He smiled sweetly at them. “You really are my children. Not only do you look like me when I was your age, but you’re also smart.”
Both boys made faces of disgust
“Mom, please give me a bucket, I want to throw up for real,” Lucian said, looking at him in disgust.
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“Callisto, enough for today. Please go back to your room,” Lerraine said, barely glancing at Callisto. She walked to the door, opened it, and waited for him to leave
-But it’s only been an hour. Can 1 stay for at least another half hour?” he pleaded
“Haven’t you made sure Lucio it feeling fine? You’ve talked to them and watched them. That’s enough for today. They need to rest now. Leave.” Lorraine insisted, her brow furrowing slightly.
Callisto hesitated. He looked at his two children on the bed, waving their hands in farewell, clearly pleased that he was leaving. He had no choice. He approached them to nick their blankets in more securely and looked at them happily
ise you have big brains. I sent my staff out to buy those. You must
“I’ll come back tomorrow and bring toys. I bet you enjoy puzzles and Legos because y be bored of watching TV and reading books, he said thoughtfully,
The boys didn’t look appreciative, Lucian rolled his eyes. “Just get out. Mom is holding the door for you. Don’t make her wait any longer.
Callisto loved how they cared for their mother. His smile grew wider. “Alright, goodbye now
Before he left, he quickly kissed their foreheads, only for a second.
“Urghhh” they both yelled in disgust, as if they had been touched by a cockroach. “Mommy!!!”
“Tsk! Stop it, Callisto, or they might kick you or have nightmares Lorraine shouted angrily.
As he turned to leave. her eyes glared at him fiercely.
“Go get the alcohol, Lucian!” he heard Lucio shout in a panic.
Callisto exhaled harshly and, with his tail between his legs, stepped out of the room. But before he could fully exit, he grabbed Lorraine and forcefully turned her to face him.
“Let i love a talk outside first,” he said.
Lorraine’s eyebrows knitted together. She thought for a moment before stepping outside and closing the door but didn’t move a
away from it.
“Talk fast. Whar
she asked impatiently
“Lorraine Callisto tried to hold her hand, but she quickly pulled away.
“Just talk” she stapped, growing more irritated
Callauto’s heart clenched at lier reaction. She had never been like this before, especially not to him. He missed her so badly. The way she’d hug him and shower him with kisses all over his face and body. She had never pushed him away with such contempt and annoyance. Even before they got Together, Lorraine lud never tprated him like this.
to go back,” he said hoarsely, his eyes watering “B–Haby, I want to go back…”
Her eyes slądatly lit up. “Oh, don’t worry, you ran gu back anytime to your real home. Thank you for fading another blood donor for Lucio, but no one is furring you to be he
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not what I meant,” he said, losing hope: how much you love ine. I can’t change just like
want to go back to how we used to be, Lorraine. I want you to be the way you were before. I know
please.
or eyes and looked away, sijaeezing her eyes shut tightly. “Callisto, I’m sure there are treatments or medications that can improve your od incovering your memory that instead of fooling around all day‘
if that’s the only trason we can’t get back together! I want you back, not those ridiculous memories! If you give me
different from the man who ruined everything between us,” he pleaded
riet, booking lim straight in the eyes. “You’re different from the man who cheated on me! Callisto, that was you! I don’t
Chack surn, brit for heaven’s saket Can you be rational now and use your brain to come up with excuses for how you trould
Callisto was speechless. His bleached. He wanted to believe that he wasn’t the future him he wanted to believe that the man who cheated on detraine was someone che, not him. His thought were now complicated, trying to make sense of why he had an affair with Amber. “Don’t even thank that I come back to you, Callista. Even your own children see how pathetic you are! It’s not my fault that they see you
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and I won’t change their beliefs about you if that’s the truth!” Lorraine said, her voice dripping with sarcasm but her eyes sharp and piercing.
He was at a loss for words. It took him a few seconds before he retorted. “But I am still their father! If you won’t influence their opinion of me, then at least don’t prevent me from changing their minds. I want to bond with them and build a good relationship. But that can’t happen if you only give me less than an hour to be with them.”
Lorraine crossed her arms. “It’s not like they want to see you at all. Do you really think they’ll ever like you? You should start by asking for their forgiveness for being such an irresponsible person!”
“I–I Callisto was taken aback. He swallowed hard and realized that he hadn’t asked the children for forgiveness. Even his apologies to Lorraine weren’t enough
“Tsk! You’re just being pathetic now, Callisto. But you know what? You’d be better off fixing yourself first before trying to fix your relationship with the kids.” Lorraine said firmly before turning her back on him and going inside. She slammed the door shut in her anger.
He was left standing outside, head bowed. “This is very unfair. I never cheated.. I never once hurt you to be treated like this. It wasn’t me in the first place… was it?”
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