"Why don't you go find my dad if you made the deal with him?" Caleb said coldly. "My mom's gone. If you

"What are you talking about?" Vera interrupted, her voice tinged with disbelief.

She couldn't believe Caleb could say something so cutting. But then again, they had no relationship to speak of. Caleb was free to say whatever he wanted.

Her throat tightened, and a wave of bitterness washed over her.

Caleb truly was her only hope.

"Your father approached me because he wanted me to win you over, to change you," Vera said firmly. "Right now, I have no other choice. We could just pretend to be a couple. If your dad insists on a marriage, we can cross that bridge later. What do you think?"

"Make way!"

Before Caleb could respond, a sharp voice called out from behind.

Someone was rushing past in a hurry.

Vera instinctively tried to move aside, but the person barreled straight into her. She couldn't avoid it and stumbled violently to the side.

thinking she would hit the ground hard. To her surprise, Caleb grabbed her

and Vera caught

second, Caleb let

him along and get some money from him. Pay him back later if it makes you feel better." With

but deep down, he

her head. "Your father was clear about his expectations. I can't just string him along indefinitely that would make

fake, Caleb's father wouldn't

keeping

he reached the parking lot and found his car, his phone buzzed with a

attend the alumni event on time.

would be attending, and now that Simon was

notification popped

It was from Simon.

but another message

you. For years, it's been you pursuing her.

out a bitter laugh. Moral coercion? When had he ever done

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