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 distress. Yet, he forced himself to remain

Simon with you? Call him," Caleb said

you're a doctor-a professional. I'm in no condition

something shattering came from her end of the

the doctor in him couldn't ignore a cry

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

eyes. Seeing Caleb, she reflexively got out of the

noticing Caleb was still dressed in casual black loungewear.

shot her a glance and said, "Come with me. I need to take care of something.

remotely interested in her. Even when she suggested

wasn't ready to

messy enough to ensure Caleb stayed by her side. The process didn't matter as long as the outcome was

shirt, Vera pleaded, "Caleb, it's late. Don't send me back

to come, stay here until

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