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

shift in her mood. She seemed distant, lost in thought. He didn't press

about to order, a man suddenly

why

sharp accusation made

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

look, a

and turned to the man. "Let's talk

so now you care

the restaurant?" The man let out a sharp laugh, his voice laced with bitterness. "No, Vera.

words carried resentment, but his

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

should be mutual. If I don't want to be with you anymore, I have every right to end

en

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

us. And you still left me! Is

mind, Vera had only left him for

Vera, this was a

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