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.

"Yeah... I used to come here with

She seemed distant,

to order,

so this is why you broke up

accusation made Vera's stomach

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

her a look, a silent question in

to the

now you care

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

resentment, but his

she had wanted, she wouldn't have had to leave behind the people and things that mattered to

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

en

the shoulders, his grip tight. "But I love you. I've worked so hard

left me!

Vera had only left him for a

this was a compromise with

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