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.

hard. To her surprise, Caleb grabbed her just in time, steadying her before she

Vera caught a glimpse

next second, Caleb let

have any plans to entertain this charade. As for my father, just string him along and get some money from him. Pay him back later if it makes you feel better." With that,

seemed cold and detached, but deep down, he

his expectations. I can't just string him along indefinitely that would make

relationship was fake, Caleb's father

reply, keeping his thoughts

parking lot and found his car, his phone buzzed with a message

the alumni event on time.

would be attending, and now that Simon was

another notification popped up—a friend request. "Caleb, are you avoiding

It was from Simon.

but

it's been you pursuing her. You can't morally coerce her

Moral coercion? When

whenever she needed help. His marriage proposals

commitment-a lifetimet"

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