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.

loved Luna and couldn't bear to see her in pain or

Simon with you? Call him," Caleb

you're a doctor-a professional. I'm in no condition to go to the hospital.

of something shattering came

much as Caleb wanted to refuse, the doctor in him couldn't ignore a cry for

over the steering wheel, fast asleep. His expression darkened as he knocked on the window. "What's

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

her, and she fully woke up, noticing Caleb was still dressed in casual black loungewear. She

I

when she suggested a fake

however wasn't

Mr. Smith's advice and make things messy enough to ensure Caleb stayed by her side. The process didn't matter as long as the outcome

Vera pleaded,

until morning

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