Caleb smirked, amusement flickering in his eyes.

Vera knew he was teasing her.

But the truth was, when Caleb had passed out drunk, she was the only one around. Of course, she had to stay.

If she had left and something happened to him, it would have been on her.

And besides, as Caleb had pointed out, she was now his "girlfriend" in name. If she had abandoned him, what would people think?

"You never know what can happen in this world," Vera said matter-of-factly. "At the time, staying was my only option. But let's drop it. For now, let's get breakfast. My treat."

Caleb didn't argue. "Alright."

Vera led him to a small breakfast cafe nearby.

"This place makes amazing beef pasta," she recommended. "You should give them a try."

"You come here often?" Caleb asked, glancing around.

from the Mason estate. It wasn't the kind of place she

lowered her gaze slightly. "Yeah... I used to come here with

mood. She seemed distant, lost in thought. He didn't press

just as they were about to order, a man suddenly stormed toward

so this is why you broke up

sharp accusation made

a wave of emotions crashed over her. Her

a look, a silent question in

quickly composed herself and turned to the man. "Let's

so now

man let out a sharp laugh, his voice laced with bitterness. "No, Vera. You don't care about the owner. You just

words carried resentment, but his eyes

she had wanted, she wouldn't have

and relationships should be mutual. If I don't want to be

grabbed her by the shoulders, his grip tight. "But I love you. I've worked so hard to

left me! Is family status

Vera had only left him for a more powerful

was a compromise

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