CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

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.

cafe was close to the club but far from the Mason estate. It wasn't the

slightly. "Yeah... I used to come here

her mood. She seemed distant, lost in thought.

as they were about to order, a man suddenly

this is why you broke

sharp accusation made Vera's stomach

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

her a look, a silent

composed herself and turned to the man.

so now

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

but his eyes burned with

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

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

"But I love you. I've

me! Is family status really

mind, Vera had only left him

for Vera, this was a compromise with