Chapter 19

Calista finally relented with a smirk. "Alright, I'll give you a chance to speak. But not alone. I'm married now, so I have to consider my husband's feelings." She continued, "It's only fair to avoid misunderstandings. Also, you only get 20 minutes. I don't have time for more." She glanced at her watch and added, "The countdown starts now." If it had been before, Noah would never have dreamed he would kneel and bark like a dog just to have 20 minutes to talk to Calista. But now, he realized Calista had become a crucial part of his life, even more important than his pride. Unfortunately, he had come to this realization far too late. Noah forced a bitter smile. "Cali, I'm sorry. I've hurt you too many times. "You were always by my side, working hard to build my career, cooking for me, and taking care of everything I needed. You were so good to me for 12 whole years. "At first, I was touched. But maybe because I was so spoiled by your love, I started taking it for granted. I becam