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.

thinking she would hit the ground hard. To her surprise, Caleb grabbed her just in time, steadying her before

brief moment, their eyes met, and Vera

next second, Caleb let go of

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

detached, but deep down, he wasn't

clear about his expectations. I can't just string him along indefinitely that would make me no

fake, Caleb's father

keeping his thoughts to

lot and found his car, his phone buzzed with

alumni event on time.

and now that Simon was back, she would likely bring

popped up—a friend request. "Caleb, are you avoiding Luna because of

It was from Simon.

ignored it, but another message quickly

never confirmed any relationship with you. For years, it's been you pursuing

laugh. Moral coercion? When had he ever

help. His marriage proposals were not meant to pressure her but to offer

commitment-a lifetimet"

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