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.

was close to the club but far from the Mason estate. It wasn't the kind of place she would end up

"Yeah... I used to come here with a

She seemed distant,

just as they were about to

is why you broke up

accusation made

she saw him, a wave of emotions crashed over her.

a silent question

turned to the man.

so now

sharp laugh, his voice laced with bitterness. "No, Vera. You don't

his eyes burned

steadying herself. If life had been easy, if things had gone the way she had wanted, she wouldn't have had to leave behind the people and

firm "Love and relationships should be mutual. If I don't want to be with

the shoulders, his grip tight. "But I love you. I've worked so

us. And you still left me! Is family status really that

had only left him for a more powerful

for Vera, this was a compromise

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