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.

couldn't bear to see her in pain or distress. Yet,

Call him,"

now, and you're a doctor-a professional. I'm in no condition to go to

something shattering came from her end of

refuse, the doctor in him couldn't ignore a cry for

wheel, fast asleep. His expression darkened as he knocked on the window. "What's wrong with you? Why aren't

noise, Vera opened her eyes. Seeing Caleb, she reflexively got out of the

fully woke up, noticing Caleb was still dressed in casual black

me. I

was clear Caleb wasn't remotely interested in her. Even when she suggested a fake relationship, he

wasn't ready

would follow Mr. Smith's advice and make things messy enough to ensure Caleb stayed by her side. The process didn't matter

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

want to come, stay here until morning and leave then," Caleb replied curtly,

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