Chapter 1918 Caleb smirked, amusement flickering in his eyes.

Vera knew he was teasing her.

But the truth was, when Caleb had passed out drunk, she was the only one around. Of course, she had to stay.

If she had left and something happened to him, it would have been on her.

And besides, as Caleb had pointed out, she was now his "girlfriend" in name. If she had abandoned him, what would people think?

"You never know what can happen in this world," Vera said matter-of-factly. "At the time, staying was my only option. But let's drop it. For now, let's get breakfast. My treat."

Caleb didn't argue. "Alright."

Vera led him to a small breakfast cafe nearby.

"This place makes amazing beef pasta," she recommended. "You should give them a try."

"You come here often?" Caleb asked, glancing around.

The cafe was close to the club but far from the Mason estate. It wasn't the kind of place she would end up at randomly.

gaze slightly. "Yeah... I used to come here with

in her mood. She seemed

as they were about to order, a man suddenly

this is why you broke

made Vera's stomach

him, a wave of emotions crashed over her. Her nose stung,

a look, a silent question

to the man.

now you care

bitterness. "No, Vera. You don't care about the owner. You just don't want to

words carried resentment, but his

gone the way she had wanted, she wouldn't have had to leave behind the people

you badly," she said, her voice calm but firm "Love and relationships should be mutual. If I don't want to be with you anymore, I have every right to

en

man grabbed her by the shoulders, his grip tight. "But I love you. I've worked

me! Is

mind, Vera had only left him

was a compromise with

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