The Villainess Redeems Herself, The Beast Husbands are in a Daily Love Battle-Chapter 43: Here We Go Again
But she never used that card, not even remembering the password.
She didn’t need his money to prove anything.
Selene Kane leaned lazily against the back of the chair, her tone indifferent.
"Just feel that trash should be thrown away, don’t always hold onto memories."
The air inside the car was slightly cool.
She didn’t look at Caleb Shaw when she said it, her gaze fixed on the windshield ahead.
Caleb lowered his eyes, his fingers quietly tightening on the steering wheel.
Was she...
Planning to completely sever ties with him?
He had no right to question her, nor could he stop her.
Their contract wasn’t formally dissolved yet.
But he knew that she had already made her choice.
"Handle it however you like."
That sentence seemed to be directed at her, but also at himself.
His Adam’s apple moved slightly.
Then he loosened his grip and adopted a more relaxed posture on the steering wheel.
If she wanted to let go willingly, he would agree to any condition.
As long as she never appeared in front of him again.
As long as she never looked at him with those indifferent eyes, as long as she could completely leave his life.
He could sign, he could give up custody, he could move out of the house she had chosen.
He wouldn’t fight for anything.
Selene leaned against the car window and yawned.
They had fussed too much last night, and now she was drowsy, her eyelids heavy.
She raised her hand to cover her mouth, her eyes slightly squinting.
Indeed, she hadn’t slept well last night, tossing and turning until dawn before she closed her eyes.
Her dreams were filled with fragmented images.
There were corridors from the orphanage when she was young, and the red seal at the marriage registration office.
As soon as she closed her eyes, her consciousness relaxed, and her spiritual power started to drift.
It was a subtle sense of detachment.
Her spiritual power was originally stable, but staying up late repeatedly had decreased her control.
The car suddenly swerved, and Caleb took a deep breath to steady the vehicle.
It had been so long since he felt Calm.
His spiritual power had long become fragile, and at this moment, it began to lose control.
The tires made a slight screeching sound against the ground.
He quickly adjusted his posture, gripping the steering wheel tightly with his left hand while his right hand briefly left the gear stick.
Yet the female next to him was still blissfully unaware, sleeping soundly.
Her head tilted slightly toward the window, her breathing steady.
Her spiritual power continued to seep out.
Caleb gritted his teeth, his muscles tensed and strained as he desperately fought against his instincts.
No matter how much he tried to suppress it.
Selene’s spiritual power still penetrated his consciousness, entwining with his own.
His nerves felt like they were being repeatedly pricked by fine needles, his temples throbbing.
Emotions not belonging to him began to flash through his mind.
His face turned pale, one hand pressing firmly against his temple.
Fine beads of sweat formed on his forehead, sliding down his temples.
His other hand still gripped the steering wheel, but his knuckles had completely lost color.
Strange...
Previously her spiritual power couldn’t penetrate so easily.
Why was it so smooth today?
He tried to recall the last time they had contact.
Back then she had just completed her awakening test, her spiritual power still unstable.
But he had still easily managed to block it out.
Now her strength hadn’t significantly increased, yet its penetration was exceptionally strong.
This wasn’t logical.
Worse, his spiritual power also began to respond uncontrollably.
A wave of scorching energy surged from his chest.
That was his primal instinct.
The result of prolonged suppression without Calm.
Now, it was being awakened by Selene’s spiritual fluctuations.
He quickly switched on auto-pilot.
While Selene was still asleep, he closed his eyes, trying to clear his head.
The dashboard indicator switched to blue.
The steering wheel adjusted its angle slightly.
The car drove steadily in the center of the lane.
He no longer needed to control it, so he folded his hands and placed them on his lap.
In the depths of his consciousness, he felt like a small boat, pushed along by the waves.
It was pitch-black all around, without boundaries.
He couldn’t distinguish which emotions were his and which were hers.
That force was growing stronger.
But this time it was different.
He clearly sensed a wisp of spiritual wave.
That wave carried a certain affectionate touch.
The sensation wasn’t unfamiliar, instead stirring an odd sense of calm deep within him.
Like... his own child?
Caleb’s eyes shot open, his pupils narrowing sharply.
He could hardly believe his senses.
How could it be?
How could she be pregnant with his child?
He turned his head to look at Selene lying in the back seat.
She still had her eyes closed, breathing steadily, sleeping rather uneasily, her brows slightly furrowed.
Caleb’s gaze lingered on her face for a few seconds, thoughts whirling.
This female had completely changed his destiny.
Because of her appearance, his path to promotion in the army had abruptly ended.
At a young age, he was forced to retire, his military achievements and efforts becoming futile.
Not only was his personal career destroyed, but it also implicated his comrades.
What’s more ironic is that she clearly couldn’t conceive, her body condition not suitable for bearing offspring.
Yet The Federation’s law still regarded her as a key protected individual.
Social resources were directed toward her, policies prioritizing her rights.
While they, the males who shed blood and sweat on the front lines.
Became dispensable roles instead.
Caleb’s lips curled into a cold smile.
He used to charge at the forefront on the battlefield, earning merit through actual combat and sacrifice.
In the eyes of the decision-makers, it wasn’t worth as much as a simple application from her.
The disparity felt absurd to him.
Selene suddenly shuddered, her eyelids twitching, and slowly opened her eyes.
She moved her fingers, realizing she was covered with a thick coat.
The fabric was rough but warm, with a faint tobacco smell mixed with sweat.
She immediately knew whose coat it was.
She sat up, glanced around, and saw no one else in the car.
Pushing open the car door, the cold wind hit her face.
She walked a few steps on the gravel at the roadside and caught sight of Caleb at a glance.
He was leaning against the car, back to the crowd, head lowered, hands in pockets, motionless.
Nearby, a crowd had already gathered.
Civilians in plain clothes, and a few patrolling officers in uniform.
They stood neither too far nor too close, speaking in hushed tones, their gazes eager.
A few females glanced repeatedly in his direction, their steps inching forward.
But the aura Caleb exuded was too cold.
That attitude of keeping people at a distance was very clear.
No one dared to approach and greet him, let alone touch him.
Selene watched this scene expressionlessly.
A wave of annoyance welled up within her.
Here we go again.
It was always like this.
Whenever he stood out, everyone’s attention was drawn to him.
She had also planned to make a public appearance today, to use the event’s buzz to gain attention.
But his early arrival, with his complete aura, disrupted the scene she had envisaged.
Now if she stepped up, it would only seem redundant. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
Pretentious, huh?
Is this necessary?
Caleb heard the car door close and slowly turned his head.
His gaze fell on Selene.
She was hugging her arms, her cheeks slightly puffed, as if holding back some anger.
Her eyes were indifferent, clearly in a bad mood.
Seeing her like this, his throat moved slightly, but in the end, he said nothing.
He just lowered his head, sinking further into silence.
But in his mind, he kept asking himself.
Was she angry again?
What did he do wrong this time?
He straightened up, not wearing his coat, revealing his sturdy upper body.
His skin still bore a few old scars.
