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

She seemed distant,

were about to order,

this is why

made

the moment she saw him, a wave of emotions

look, a silent

turned to the man. "Let's

now you

man let 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

resentment, but his eyes burned

been easy, if things had gone the way she had wanted, she wouldn't

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

en

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

us. And you still left me!

Vera had only left him

Vera, this was a compromise

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