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.

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

Call him," Caleb

professional. I'm in no condition to go to the hospital. Please, I'm begging

of something shattering came from her end of the

in him couldn't ignore a cry for help. He sighed, knowing

Vera slumped over the steering wheel, fast asleep. His expression darkened as he knocked on the window. "What's wrong with you? Why

eyes. Seeing

she fully woke up, 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

and said, "Come with me. I

interested in her. Even when she suggested a fake

however wasn't ready to

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

his shirt, Vera pleaded, "Caleb, it's late. Don't

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

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