Chapter: 2446

Mia blinked, caught off guard by the sharpness in his tone. Calvin had never spoken like this before. He was always lighthearted, the kind of person who teased his way through conversations.

Rowland's return to Freedonia obviously unsettled Calvin.

Without his rival, he had been sure of his chances. Winning Mia over might take time, but without serious competition, he felt confident.

Rowland, however, was a different story. He wasn't just another suitor. He was the man Mia had deeply loved. If Rowland decided to fight for her, Calvin knew his chances would plummet.

"Um... something unexpected happened," Mia said hesitantly.