"Haa... Calliope. Our marriage was not real. I would never love someone like you. The only reason I welcomed you into my life was to get my exwife back." - Mikhail Dmitriev "Is that so? I never thought it was possible to feel more broken than I already am. But I forgive you, its the least I can do." - Calliope Kostas ~~~ Calliope Kostas, a 27-year-old woman, leads a difficult life as a prostitute in the red-light district. Her past is marred by abuse, neglect, and with little education, leaving her with less choice but to rely on pleasing men to survive. Meanwhile, Mikhail's marriage ended five years ago after his wife left him with nothing but their newborn child. Now successful, he is confronted by his ex-wife's return with a new man. Driven by a desire for revenge, he impulsively marries Calliope, an angelic-looking prostitute who caught his attention. Later on, as Mikhail begins to gain his ex-wife's favor, he faces an unexpected dilemma. Calliope finds out the truth, and he makes it worse by throwing hurtful words at her. But what bothered him the most was Calliope's forgiveness after everything he has said. Little did he know that Calliope has little left to live. Will he be able to fix the damage he has caused, or will Calliope's shattered heart be too broken to mend?
View MoreChapter 55"It's okay," Calliope interrupted gently, though her smile faltered.Lila shifted uncomfortably, her voice dropping to a near whisper as she continued. "I only said that because… well, after you left, things got worse here. A few months later, one of the girls was adopted. But then she came back with her foster parents, and they brought the police. They were looking for Father Sanchez." Lila hesitated, glancing at Calliope with hesitation and sorrow. "Molestation and rape charges were filed against him. But he ended up running away before they could catch him. And... the case, well, it’s still unresolved."Clarke’s body stiffened unintentionally hearing the women's conversation. His world seemed to slow down with each word hitting him like a physical blow. The mention of a priest made his blood run cold, his body instantly tensing as a creeping dread washed over him. It was as if the ground beneath him had shifted, and suddenly, everything about Calliope’s past—the things s
Chapter 54As Calliope followed the nun through the halls of the orphanage, her steps felt lighter with each turn. The sound of children's laughter echoed in the air which was a completely diffrent feeling to the silence and despair she had once known in these very halls. The walls that are now painted in bright colors with cheerful murals, made it feel like an entirely different world—a place where innocence thrived rather than withered away.A group of children ran past, playing a game of tag. They barely noticed Calliope as she passed, but she couldn't help smiling at their carefree energy. For a moment, she let herself breathe deeply, taking in the new life that had been breathed into this place. Clarke walked beside her, observing quietly but with a gentle smile tugging at the corners of his mouth as he noticed the tension beginning to ease from Calliope’s frame.The nun guided them to the courtyard, where more children played beneath the shade of large, leafy trees. It was seren
Chapter 53As the door shut behind Mikhail and Olivia, Clarke remained rooted in place, his eyes locked on Calliope. He studied her, trying to understand what was going on in her head, but the more he looked, the more he realized he was failing to grasp it. His confusion simmered, finally spilling out into words."Why?" His voice was laced with disbelief. "Why did you have to do that? You knew the boy would be hurt if you said that."There was a hint of guilt in his tone—not just for Hunter, but for himself, because deep down, Clarke already knew the answer to his own question. Yet, he needed to hear her say it. But Calliope remained silent, her gaze distant, as if she hadn’t heard him at all.The silence weighed on him until it snapped something inside. "Say something, Calliope!" he burst out, his voice sharper than intended, his frustration clear.But when she finally met his eyes, it wasn’t her tears that made him falter. It was the hollow look in them—the emptiness that had swallo
Chapter 52Clarke’s chest heaved with anger, his hands trembling as he tried to rein in his emotions. Mikhail’s words, however, only stoked the fire. He glared at Mikhail with an intensity that could have burned a hole through him. "And what about the woman she just attacked?" Clarke spat, his voice low and dangerous. "You’re defending her?"Mikhail faltered for a split second, but his gaze hardened. "I’m not defending anyone, but I won’t stand by and let you hit her."Clarke’s eyes darkened, a bitter smile tugging at the corners of his mouth as he stepped back, hands raised in mock surrender. "You don’t stand by, huh? You didn’t stand by while she was about to throw that bag at Calliope, right?" His voice dripped with sarcasm, each word cutting deeper.His jaw tightened, wanting to say more but before he did so, Calliope’s soft voice cut through the tension like a knife. "It's alright, Clarke." Her words hung in the air, laced with quiet resignation. She bent down, picking up Olivia’
Chapter 51Clarke sat beside Calliope, carefully peeling a fruit. His movements were steady but his mind was clearly elsewhere. Mikhail who stood by the door, had brought his own basket of fruits and flowers for Calliope. He placed them gently on the table beside her bed as his gaze lingering on her while he straightened up, folding his arms over his chest. His eyes flitted between Clarke and Calliope with suspicion flickering in his expression.“What did the doctor say?” Mikhail asked suddenly, his voice cutting through the room like a sharp blade. The question caught Clarke off guard, his hands momentarily freezing as he stopped slicing. For a second, the tension was palpable.Clarke quickly composed himself, resuming his task, though there was a slight tremor in his hands. "Fatigue and stress," he replied smoothly, the lie slipping off his tongue without hesitation, though it gnawed at him inside. It wasn’t entirely false—Calliope was fatigued and stressed—but it was only a shadow
Chapter 50Calliope slowly stirred as the sterile scent of antiseptic filled her senses. Her eyelids felt heavy, but with effort, they fluttered open, revealing the dim lighting of a hospital room. The white ceiling above her was unfamiliar, and as she blinked, the beeping of machines near her became more pronounced.She was in a hospital bed.Her body felt weak, her arms too heavy to lift. The IV in her hand tugged uncomfortably when she tried to move. For a moment, she just lay there, taking in the surroundings in a daze as the memories of the night before were hazy and fragmented.Her throat was dry, and she tried to speak, but her voice barely came out in a hoarse whisper. “Hunter…”Suddenly, the door creaked open, and Clarke walked in. His expression softened the moment he saw her awake."Calliope," Clarke said, his voice low, but there was relief and tension with it . He quickly moved to her side, pulling a chair closer to sit down. "You're awake."Calliope's lips parted, but be
Chapter 49Calliope’s heart pounded as she stumbled forward, her voice trembling with emotion. "Hunter..." she called out again, her voice barely a whisper.The small figure slowly turned toward her, eyes wide and tear-streaked. There he was—her Hunter. The boy who had filled her life with purpose and light, even in her darkest moments. He looked scared, confused, and cold, but most of all, he looked small. Too small to be out here, in the cold night, in a place like this.Hunter blinked up at her, recognition dawning on his innocent face. “Mommy Callie?” he whispered, his voice breaking as if he couldn't believe his eyes.Tears welled up in Calliope’s eyes as she dropped to her knees, not caring about the dirt or the pain shooting through her body. She reached out, pulling him into her arms and holding him tightly, as if afraid he might disappear. "Yes, baby, it's me. It's Mommy Callie..." Her voice cracked as she buried her face into his hair, her tears soaking into his little coat.
Chapter 48As Hunter reached his room, he sat on the edge of his bed, staring out the window. His small hands clenched the fabric of his blanket as Olivia's harsh words echoed in his mind."She might have found a new family..."The idea filled him with dread.Mommy Callie wouldn’t leave me, would she? She promised we would always be together.He couldn’t shake the image of her with another family, holding someone else’s hand, singing to another child. The thought made his chest tighten, and tears threatened to fall again. He had to do something—he couldn’t just sit here and let Olivia’s words become true.Hunter glanced at the door while his mind raced with plans. He had tried sneaking out before, but this time it had to be different. He would wait until Olivia isn’t paying attention. His little heart pounded with nervous anticipation, but his resolve grew stronger. He had to find Calliope. She was his real mommy, the one who loved him the most.Hunter hurriedly packed a small backpac
Chapter 47Hunter had spent the morning hiding in his usual spot behind the large armchair in his father’s study. The room smelled faintly of leather and wood polish. It was a comforting scent for the little boy who had grown tired of seeing Olivia around. He missed his Mommy Callie, the one who always hugged him, sang softly, and tucked him into bed. But now, she was gone, and no one would tell him why.As he peeked out from his hiding place, he overheard Olivia talking to one of the maids, her voice too sweet, too fake. “Hunter will get used to me. I’m his real mother, after all. He just needs time,” she said with a smug smile.Hunter’s heart sank. He didn’t want to get used to her. She wasn’t his mommy, not the way Callie was.So the little boy waited for the right moment and quietly crawled to hide behind the study’s heavy curtains. His small fingers gripped the fabric tightly as he peered out, his heart racing. Olivia had left the room, or at least he thought she had. He had seen
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