Chapter 1903

"Why don't you go find my dad if you made the deal with him?" Caleb said coldly. "My mom's gone. If you

"What are you talking about?" Vera interrupted, her voice tinged with disbelief.

She couldn't believe Caleb could say something so cutting. But then again, they had no relationship to speak of. Caleb was free to say whatever he wanted.

Her throat tightened, and a wave of bitterness washed over her.

Caleb truly was her only hope.

"Your father approached me because he wanted me to win you over, to change you," Vera said firmly. "Right now, I have no other choice. We could just pretend to be a couple. If your dad insists on a marriage, we can cross that bridge later. What do you think?"

"Make way!"

Before Caleb could respond, a sharp voice called out from behind.

Someone was rushing past in a hurry.

Vera instinctively tried to move aside, but the person barreled straight into her. She couldn't avoid it and stumbled violently to the side.

the ground hard. To her surprise, Caleb grabbed her just

eyes met, and Vera caught

next second, Caleb let

don't have any plans to entertain this charade. As for my father, just string him along and get some money from him. Pay him back

cold and detached, but deep

head. "Your father was clear about his expectations. I can't just string him along indefinitely that would make me no

their relationship was fake, Caleb's father wouldn't press

reply, keeping his thoughts

car, his phone buzzed with a message

make sure you attend the alumni event on time.

Simon was back, she would likely

intention of going, but then another notification popped up—a friend request.

It was from Simon.

it, but another message quickly

with you. For years, it's been you pursuing her. You

laugh. Moral coercion? When had he ever

needed help. His marriage

commitment-a lifetimet"

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