Vera clenched her teeth, making a desperate decision.

She moved closer to Caleb, taking the initiative to grab his hand, her sincerity clear. "Caleb, look at me. I'm not as bad as you think. Whether it's real or fake, I can do it."

Without responding to her plea, Caleb coldly threw out a single sentence, "You can sleep in the car tonight."

Then, without a backward glance, he pulled the car door open and left.

Watching his retreating figure, Vera felt as though an invisible hand was squeezing her heart tightly. She had never imagined that her life would come to this point.

*

Later that night, Caleb was woken by a call from Luna.

Through the phone, Luna's voice was laced with pain. "Caleb, can you come over? My stomach hurts... really badly...

Her words were like a hook, sinking deep into Caleb's heart.

in pain or distress. Yet, he forced

you? Call him," Caleb

doctor-a professional. I'm in no condition to go to

something shattering came from her end of

ignore a cry for help. He sighed, knowing he would

reached the car, he was surprised to find Vera slumped over the steering wheel, fast asleep. His expression darkened as he knocked on the window. "What's wrong with

opened her eyes. Seeing Caleb, she

noticing Caleb was still dressed in casual black loungewear. She hesitated, unsure of what to say, realizing that Caleb had come out at such a late

Caleb shot her a glance and said, "Come with me. I need to take care of something. Afterward,

when she suggested a fake relationship,

however wasn't

necessary, she would follow Mr. Smith's advice and make things messy enough to ensure Caleb stayed

of his shirt, Vera pleaded, "Caleb, it's late.

If you don't want to come, stay here until morning and leave then," Caleb replied curtly, not in

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