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"What are you thinking, Babe?" Austin asks Calysta, who looks downcast today. It's been two days since they returned from NewCastle. Throughout the journey, Calysta hasn't talked much as usual. Even Austin's suggestion to tour the city and do things she usually enjoys hasn't had much impact.
She shows a faint smile, the rest of the time she remains silent, not responding much to Austin's words. While he can't stay with Calysta at the hotel for too long, the matters in NewCastle are quite important and can't be left unattended. Austin even needed Richard's presence to accompany him.
Calysta turns and tries to smile faintly. She reaches out, touching Austin's cheek gently, then shakes her head as an answer. "I'm okay, Babe. I'm just tired."
Though skeptical, Austin chooses to believe. "Is there anything I can do for you?"
"You better go to the office, right? It's time for you to leave." Calysta stands and approaches Austin. She leans affectionately on his s
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