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.

but far from the Mason estate. It wasn't the

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

She seemed distant, lost in thought. He

to

this is why

sharp accusation made Vera's stomach

up, and the moment she saw him, a wave of emotions crashed over her.

her a look, a silent question in

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

so now you care

Vera.

but his eyes burned with

easy, if things had gone the way she had wanted,

"Love and relationships should be mutual. If I don't want to be with you anymore, I have every right

"But I love you. I've worked so

you still left me! Is family

left him

Vera, this was a compromise

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