Chapter 545 There’s No "Us"

Calista's thoughts were entirely consumed by Lucian's situation. It wasn't until Hector stood before her that she registered what he was saying.

"He's not a weakling."

Hector was at a loss for words. Surely, that was not the point. It didn't matter to him if Lucian was a weakling or not. He was worried about Calista, not Lucian.

"What are you doing here?" Calista asked.

This was surely not a coincidence.

Yara shifted close and said carefully, "I told him you were here. He sent me a text asking about Lucian and asked how you were doing. It was a casual mention. I didn't think he'd come."

She could hazard a guess on what he'd do. Knowing what he was like, he'd come if he knew Calista was here.

She didn't know if she'd be able to hold Calista back if she were to take an impulsive action. Having more people around meant additional safeguards.

She didn't hold out hope for Timothy to help bolster their numbers. Calista nodded.

"I'm heading home then."

She already asked Timothy ev