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

mood. She seemed distant, lost

were about to order, a man suddenly

why you broke

accusation made Vera's

a wave of emotions crashed

a silent question in his

the man. "Let's talk outside. Don't cause scene

now you care

laced with bitterness. "No, Vera. You

carried resentment, but his eyes burned with

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

should be mutual. If

en

tight. "But I love you. I've worked so hard

us. And you still left me! Is

his mind, Vera had only left him for a

this was a compromise with

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