After a beat of heavy silence, Jenifer shook her head slowly, murmuring, âIâm sorry, I donât have that information.
â
My heart plummeted.
Disappointment gnawed at me as I admitted, âToday, I came not only to see my children but also to confront Caleb.
If he has truly moved on, I wonât hold him back.
Iâll take my children and leave without a fight.
â
âWhat? No, that canât be!â
Jeniferâs composed demeanor dissolved into panic as she exclaimed urgently, âDebra, while I canât confirm whether Caleb has fallen for another woman, Iâve raised him for years, and I believe he wouldnât stoop to such deceit.
â
I bit my lip, the pain evident in my silence.
Jenifer made a swift decision.
âWell, since youâre unsure, why not talk to Caleb? You two have always had a deep bond, ready to face anything together.
I trust neither of you would betray that.
â
âButâ¦â
Before I could dwell on it further, Jenifer gently patted my shoulder, offering encouragement.
âDonât be afraid.
If you have an open and honest conversation, true love can overcome any obstacle.
â
âOkayâ¦â
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Her words infused me with newfound strength.
Regardless of the outcome, it was time to confront Caleb with the truth.
Calebâs POV:
Carlos had everything arranged just right, ensuring the banquet flowed smoothly.
Taking on the role of host, I arrived early at the banquet hall, greeting each Alpha warmly, engaging in light conversation, and sharing toasts over trivial matters.
As the evening wore on and just as boredom threatened to set in, Carlos strolled in with Sally by his side, injecting a lively energy into the room.
âCaleb!â
Carlosâ friendly greeting cut through the air, his glass raised in a welcoming gesture.
A sudden shiver ran down my spine, snapping me back to reality.
God! I hadnât expected Carlosâs voice to sound so melodious.
âGood evening,â Carlos greeted, clinking his glass against mine before joining me, a grin spreading across his face.
âSo, what do you think of tonightâs setup?â
âItâs awesome,â I replied, turning to Sally.
âSally, howâs your injury doing?â
Sallyâs response was chilly, a hint of Lingering tension in her voice as she answered, âItâs all good now.
Thanks.
â
I wanted to say more, but then Harlan arrived with Zoe, followed closely by Riley, heading our way.