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

Simon with you? Call him," Caleb

daughter right now, and you're a doctor-a professional. I'm in no condition to go to the hospital. Please,

something shattering came

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

fast asleep. His expression darkened as he

eyes. Seeing Caleb, she

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

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

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

however wasn't

If necessary, she would follow Mr. Smith's advice and make things messy enough to ensure Caleb stayed by

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

until morning and leave then," Caleb replied curtly, not in the mood to

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