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.

the club but far from the Mason estate. It wasn't the

I

She seemed distant, lost in thought.

just as they were about to order, a man suddenly stormed

so this is why you broke

sharp accusation made

a wave of emotions crashed

shot her a look, a silent question in

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

now

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

resentment, but his eyes burned with

gone the way she had wanted, she wouldn't have had to leave behind

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

shoulders, his grip tight. "But I love

us. And you still left me! Is

his mind, Vera had only left him

was a

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