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Grace was surprised. "I couldn't tell."

Caleb smiled bitterly. "Of course you couldn't. I wasn't even sure about what I wanted."

He still remembered how things had been when he had lived at Lewis Residence. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

On the outside, he had always been energetic and optimistic, and everyone liked him. But the truth was that he had always felt like he was walking on eggshells because he was adopted.

On one of his birthdays, Harold had given him the exact same present as the previous year. Caleb had suppressed his disappointment and exclaimed that he really liked it. He had even given Harold a big hug, and everyone had been happy.

Lydia had been a guest there too. When the party had ended, she had given her gift to Caleb and said softly, "I know that you didn't really like that gift. I also know why you didn't say anything.

"Happy birthday. I hope that you will be able to express your emotions honestly in the future."

Caleb had been stunned. Then he had watched Lydia's slender, obstinate figure leave.

The next day, Harold's secretary had apologized to him, saying that the gifts had been mixed up because of how busy work had been.

Caleb had said that he didn't mind. "I've already received the best gift."

was a necklace that she had made herself, which had a shiny little moon dangling from it. The way she had understood him had also been the best gift. After that, the

met all kinds of women. But none of them had made him feel special the way Lydia did. She even appeared in

for them to

that she liked him, but he had hesitated again because of who he

I don't want to lose this chance

he felt. She nodded and asked earnestly, "Do you know what the consequences of making your relationship official will

value will decrease. That doesn't matter. You've forgotten that I rely on my skills as an artist and that I don't care about popularity." Grace

a pity that I won't be able to

boss, I would force them to deny the relationship,"

my brother. I want you to

at this. "You're just saying that because

many years. The two of you should have a happy ending. Do you want

think about whether you want to go through with this decision. You can also think about how you want to confess to her."

left the conference room and gave Ashley instructions. "For the next two days, don't take any calls from the media, and don't let anyone approach

had calmed down to some extent, but her temper flared up again when

statement as soon as possible,

some ambiguous statements. In any

what Grace wanted to do. She looked resigned. "Caleb's relationship might trend for