CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Caleb couldn't bring himself to violate his professional ethics, let alone lead by example in doing so. "There's no need for any agreements," Caleb said firmly. "I don't intend to turn this into a transactional relationship. You're still young, and you can take your time dealing with your debts."

With that, Caleb turned to leave.

But Vera continued to follow him. "There's no time to take it slow. Otherwise, I wouldn't be here in front of you. Uncle Smith and my dad were the best of friends, but under the current circumstances, whatever help he can offer is barely a drop in the bucket. However, if I follow Uncle Smith's advice and win you over, everything will be different."

Caleb's father wanted him to settle down, marry, and have a family. If Vera became his wife, it would naturally secure her father's support and resources.

"I don't even have money to go home..." Vera murmured from behind him.

Her voice was so soft, it was barely audible, but Caleb heard her clearly.

He couldn't help but laugh. "No money? Then how did you get here? And from the looks of it, are you planning to cling to me now?"

someone to bring me here. He gave me some money when I left, but... I paid it

faltered

down-and-out before. But to avoid being kicked out or left behind,

frowned. "You didn't keep any for yourself? Do you expect me to send you back now? Actually, looking at your situation, do you even have a place to

planned on getting involved, but what Vera described seemed so absurd that it was hard to believe

auctioned off by

of the initial costs covered. The hospital wouldn't discharge him prematurely, but they couldn't

her wit's end, and Caleb was her last

I'm not a savior, and I can't help you much.

thinking of are just drops in