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.

far from the Mason estate. It wasn't

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

noticed the shift in her mood. She seemed distant, lost in thought. He didn't

as they were about to order, a man suddenly

why you broke

sharp accusation made Vera's

wave

look, a silent question in his

the man.

now you

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

carried resentment, but his eyes burned

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

you badly," she said, her voice calm but firm "Love and relationships should be mutual. If I

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

left me! Is family

only left him for a more powerful marriage

was

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