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.

in pain or distress. Yet, he forced

Call him," Caleb

daughter right now, and you're a doctor-a professional. I'm in no condition

shattering came from

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

reached the car, he was surprised to find Vera slumped over the steering wheel, fast asleep. His expression darkened as he knocked on

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

cool night breeze hit her, and she fully woke up, noticing Caleb was still dressed in casual black loungewear. She hesitated, unsure of what

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

remotely interested in her. Even when she suggested a fake relationship,

wasn't ready

follow 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 was

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

leaving to handle something. If you don't want to come, stay here until morning and leave then," Caleb

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