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.

bear to see her in pain or distress. Yet, he forced

Call

professional. I'm in no condition to go

something shattering came from

much as Caleb wanted to refuse, the doctor in him couldn't ignore a cry for help. He sighed, knowing he would

expression darkened as he knocked on the window. "What's wrong with you? Why aren't you sleeping

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

in casual black loungewear. She hesitated, unsure of what to

her a glance and said, "Come with me. I need to take care of something. Afterward, I'll drop you off

interested in her. Even when she suggested a fake relationship, he hadn't entertained the thought

wasn't ready

things messy enough to ensure Caleb stayed by her side.

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

If you don't want to come, stay here until morning and leave then,"

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