More Than A Favor

Chapter 160

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Caleb's response genuinely caught me off guard. He'd always treated me like a younger sister, occasionally teasing me but never crossing any boundaries.

But today's "joke" felt like it had gone a step too far.

Alex, too, seemed surprised. His gaze shifted between the two of us, scrutinizing the dynamic.

Meanwhile, Caleb walked right up to me, ignoring Alex entirely. "Let's head inside," he said casually.

I gave Alex a polite nod and followed Caleb, though out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Alex opening his mouth as if he wanted to say something but thinking better of it.

Once we were out of earshot, I turned to Caleb. "Were you trying to ruin my romantic prospects with that little stunt?" I asked, crossing my arms.

"You mean that guy? He seemed pretty unreliable," Caleb replied without hesitation.

made me laugh. "Oh? And what makes you the

confidently. "I won't be wrong about

fine," I responded

Elaine.

a chuckle. "I'm serious too. I'm not interested in that type of person

my mind. "Someone who seems stern and aloof on the outside but is

eyebrow, clearly amused. "That's it? Your standards

the elongated shadows our figures cast under the lights. "In life, who isn't down-to- earth? Isn't everything ultimately about sharing meals and living

nodding.

and Caleb pressed the button. As we stepped inside, the mirrored

faces. Caleb looked at me curiously. "So... have you

for a moment before answering,

together, his expression unreadable. I

someday, but he just gave me a

help but wonder-did he already

said, breaking the silence. "Did you find out anything about that person? Their