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.

slightly. "Yeah... I used to come

mood. She seemed distant,

to

is why

made Vera's stomach

looked up, and the moment she saw him, a wave of emotions crashed over her. Her nose

her a look, a

to the man. "Let's talk outside.

so now

out a sharp laugh, his voice laced with bitterness. "No, Vera. You don't care about the owner. You just don't want to make your new

resentment, but his eyes

life had been easy, if things had gone the way she had wanted, she wouldn't have had to leave behind the people and things that mattered to

but firm "Love and relationships should be mutual. If I don't want to be

en

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

me! Is family status really

only left him for

Vera, this was a

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