Vera clenched her teeth, making a desperate decision.
She moved closer to Caleb, taking the initiative to grab his hand, her sincerity clear. “Caleb, look at me. I’m not as bad as you think. Whether it’s real or fake, I can do it.”
Without responding to her plea, Caleb coldly threw out a single sentence, “You can sleep in the car tonight.”
Then, without a backward glance, he pulled the car door open and left.
Watching his retreating figure, Vera felt as though an invisible hand was squeezing her heart tightly. She had never imagined that her life would come to this point.
*
Later that night, Caleb was woken by a call from Luna.
Through the phone, Luna’s voice was laced with pain. “Caleb, can you come over? My stomach hurts… really badly…”
Her words were like a hook, sinking deep into Caleb’s heart.
He loved Luna and couldn’t bear to see her in pain or distress. Yet, he forced himself to remain clear-headed.
“Isn’t Simon with you? Call him,” Caleb said coldly.
“Caleb, Simon’s with his daughter right now, and you’re a doctor—a professional. I’m in no condition to go to the hospital. Please, I’m begging you…”
The sound of something shattering came from her end of the line.
As much as Caleb wanted to refuse, the doctor in him couldn’t ignore a cry for help. He sighed, knowing he would go to her.
When Caleb reached the car, he was surprised to find Vera slumped over the steering wheel, fast asleep.
“Let me drive,” she offered, trying to earn his favor.
Caleb glanced at her but spoke coolly. “Either sit in the passenger seat or the back.”
He was heading to Luna’s, and Vera didn’t even know the way. He needed to get there as quickly as possible.
Seeing his resolve, Vera didn’t argue and climbed into the passenger seat.
What she didn’t expect was that Caleb drove them into an upscale neighborhood. As he parked and turned off the engine, he said, “There’s a first aid kit in the trunk. Bring it and follow me.”
“Okay.”
Though shocked, Vera didn’t hesitate. She retrieved the first aid kit from the trunk and trailed after Caleb as he strode purposefully ahead.
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