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 kind

her gaze slightly. "Yeah... I used to come

seemed

just as they were about to order, a

this is why you broke up

sharp accusation made Vera's stomach

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

a silent

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

so now

laced with bitterness. "No, Vera. You

resentment, but his eyes burned with

she had wanted, she wouldn't have had to leave behind the people and things that mattered to

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

his grip tight. "But I love you. I've worked so hard to build a

left me! Is

had only left him for a more

for Vera, this was a compromise with

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