The Breaking Point of Love

When Caleb saw Wynn, he didn't look the least bit surprised. He just smiled politely and nodded.

“Ms. Locket."

"It's been a while. I didn't expect to run into you here,” Wynn said with a pleasant smile. +

Her eyes drifted briefly to what he was carrying before she added, graceful and composed as ever, "Are you here with Mr. Robinson and Mr. York? I'm here with some friends too. Since

we're all acquaintances, why don't we join up? It'll be livelier with more people.”

Caleb replied, "Jorge and the others aren't here. I came with some other friends." Then, ever so polite, he added, "My friends are waiting for me, so I'll head off first. Let's catch up another

His tone was courteous and respectful—the kind of politeness that drew a line.

Wynn knew that. Her smile stayed perfectly in place. "Alright, then. Have fun."

“You too." With that, Caleb gave her a polite nod and turned to

“Hey, Wynn, wasn't that Mr. Jennings? He's camping too? So,

does that mean Mr. Robinson and his friends are around? We

have that many people—why don't we ask

two girlfriends

few male friends along, but the

one was Miles, and even

Caleb or Jorge joined in, this whole camping

way more interesting.

said flatly, "They're with their own friends.

“Oh... Okay."

them

Linda's friends stared after

still so handsome. I heard he's been in the military all this time and is still single. I wonder what kind of woman could

in, "With his background?

us don't even register on his

Linda knew

right in front of them,

imagination wander

things with Beck were long over.

about it,

long, she and

feeling in no mood for chatter,