If his son were in the same situation, Caleb figured he would probably do what his father was doing now. Forget it.

“Fine,” he said at last. “You can stall my father for now. But let me be clear-whatever money you take from him, you'll have to pay back later."

He had no intention of having a child with Vera.

Vera readily agreed. "Alright. As long as I can clear my family's debt, I'll do whatever you ask." "First, put your clothes back on."

Caleb had encountered countless situations as a doctor. He had performed surgeries on both men and women without a second thought. But this was different. Vera wasn't his patient.

Vera had already braced herself for the worst. Now that Caleb had set the terms, she quickly put her clothes back on.

But even after dressing, she remained on her knees.

Caleb hadn't heard any movement, and since he didn't want to turn around prematurely, he was caught off guard when Vera spoke. "I'm dressed."

turn

moment-just the simple instinct that looking someone in the eye while speaking was a

the floor. "What are you

head, her shoulders trembling. "I know what I did was terrible, but had no other choice. Caleb, thank you for helping me when I had

this now." Caleb cut her off, exasperated.

for a

could finish, Vera interrupted

I can get the money to settle

are running again, I'll pay everything back

eyes at her. "You know how to manage a company? Negotiate

before and had no

by rebuilding the company

carried a

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