Chapter 1917 Caleb suddenly yanked Vera forward.

She hadn't expected it at all and fell straight onto his chest.

The sudden movement startled her, and instinctively, she tried to push herself up. But before she could, Caleb tightened his grip around her waist, holding her even closer.

"Luna, I gave you my whole damn heart, and this is how you treat me?

"I proposed to you over and over again, like a fool, always at your beck and call. And what did you do? You trampled all over my feelings."

His hold was crushing, his face so close that Vera could feel the sharp bridge of his nose pressing against her.

Then, as his lips moved closer, she panicked and quickly slapped a hand over his mouth.

"It's not that I trampled on your feelings," she said carefully, playing along.

If he thought she was Luna, then so be it. "It's just that I've been too busy. I... I'm a career-driven woman. Love has always been a luxury to me."

Drunk as he was, Caleb was at his most vulnerable.

This was the perfect moment for her to get closer to him.

it would be taking advantage of him and after everything he had done to help

Caleb let out a bitter chuckle, his voice a low, murmured

nodded. "That's exactly it. Otherwise, why would I

you marry

Vera froze.

to respond. But seeing how lost he looked, she simply whispered,

the

had to push against his

"Oh... sorry."

loosened his hold,

made him reckless, but he was

moment he leaned back against the couch, his body slumped into it,

Vera couldn't move him.

*

choice but to stay by his

asleep, afraid that he might get

who eventually dozed off

the first thing Caleb saw was

her arms resting on the seat, her head

His eyes narrowed slightly.

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