CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1908

"My father's interest is just a passing phase," Caleb said calmly. "Once he realizes there's no outcome, he'll naturally let it go. I've been in love with someone who didn't love me back it was exhausting. So why would I willingly enter a marriage with someone I don't even have feelings for?"

Caleb didn't want a marriage without love, and he certainly didn't want the worst-case scenario-a child born into such a situation. Even though Vera had suggested signing an agreement where the child would stay with him, Caleb couldn't bring himself to agree.

How could a child grow up happy without a mother's love? And what would he do when the child inevitably started asking for their mom?

He couldn't bear the thought of the child calling someone else "mom." And if he stayed with Vera just for the child, wouldn't that create a miserable, loveless relationship for both of them?

It was better to draw a clear line from the beginning.

Vera hadn't expected Caleb to be so straightforward and decisive. What could she say to that?

Just as she had resolved to give everything up and fight for her last chance, Caleb had shut it all down with such finality. Even with his father pressuring him, Caleb had never entertained the thought of compromising his own values to appease anyone.

And so, what about her?

For a moment, Vera was at a loss for words.

she finally said, her voice trembling, "if you won't help me find other options, could you at least lend

me has turned their back on me. Even

small amounts of money were fine, but for something as large

Caleb over and become his wife. Once she became part of the Smith family, they would provide

Caleb's father proposed this, Vera hadn't hesitated

hardest part was always

had prepared

the challenges of trying

she hadn't anticipated his calm gestures-dropping her off at

apartment, transferring money.

met, Caleb had already done a lot.

clenched her

palms. "Caleb, I swear I'm not someone who would default

don't

any

left to use as

her relatives had long since cut ties with her. If it weren't for Caleb's father offering her a glimmer of hope, she might already have resorted to desperate and degrading