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.

estate. It wasn't the kind

"Yeah... I used to come

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

just as they were about to order,

so this is why you broke up

sharp accusation made Vera's stomach

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

shot her a look, a silent question

to the man. "Let's talk outside. Don't cause scene

now you care

bitterness. "No, Vera. You don't care about the

his

life had been easy, if things had gone the way she had wanted, she wouldn't have had to leave behind

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

her by the shoulders, his grip tight. "But I love you.

us. And you still left me!

had only left him

for Vera, this was a

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