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

in her mood. She seemed distant, lost in thought.

they were about to order, a man suddenly stormed

this is why you

made

moment she saw him, a wave

a look, a silent question in

and turned to the man. "Let's talk outside.

so now

voice laced with bitterness. "No, Vera.

resentment, but his eyes

had gone the way she

not about treating 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

en

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

you still left me! Is family status really that

mind, Vera had only left him for a more powerful marriage

Vera, this was a

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