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.

laugh. "Oh? And what makes you

he said confidently. "I won't be wrong about this one.

I responded with a playful

Elaine. Don't take it as a

too. I'm not interested in

tone softening slightly. "Then, what kind of person are you interested in?" Ashton's image flashed in my mind. "Someone who seems stern and aloof on the outside but is warm on

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

"In life, who isn't down-to- earth? Isn't

nodding. "Fair

pressed the button. As we stepped

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

a moment before answering,

pressed his lips together, his expression unreadable. I half-expected him to

gave me a faint

couldn't help but wonder-did he already

you find out anything about that