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, he forced himself

Call him," Caleb

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

of something shattering came

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

Caleb 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

her eyes. Seeing Caleb, she reflexively got out of

up, noticing Caleb was still dressed in casual black loungewear. She hesitated, unsure of

me. I need to take care of something.

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

however wasn't

Caleb stayed by her side. The process didn't matter as long as the

pleaded, "Caleb, it's

come, stay here until morning and leave then," Caleb replied curtly, not in

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