Chapter 1709: Chapter 1809

Caleb handed me the apple with a charming grin.

“How about having an apple first?”

I set the apple down and repeated angrily, “Answer my question first.

”

Caleb finally responded, “You know Andrew is an outsider.

So why did you turn down my offer to move out with me when I found a place? And why didn’t you want to return to the Thorn Edge Pack with me? I almost thought you wanted to spend your life with Andrew.

”

His playful gaze made me blush.

I explained without thinking, “I stayed at Andrew’s manor for a reason.

And I’ve already told you, Andrew and I are only pretending to be engaged.

You shouldn’t pick fights with Andrew.

”

Hearing this, Caleb looked a bit unhappy.

He murmured, “That’s what you think, but Andrew doesn’t see it that way.

He has feelings for you.

Clearly, he wants to seize the chance to be with you!”

Debra’s POV:

Hearing that, I let out a helpless sigh.

“Well, Andrew’s issue is resolved.

I’ll make sure to keep my distance from him going forward.

But now, we need to talk about your situation.

”

Caleb’s face tightened.

“My problem? I don’t have any.

”

I gave him a skeptical look.

“You’ve been coming and going from the manor frequently.

Why did Andrew’s bodyguards only confront you today? You were even cornered and got hurt.

”

A flash of guilt crossed his face.

Struggling to contain my tears, I choked out, “Do you have any idea how terrified I was when I saw you bleeding and collapsing?”

Caleb pulled me into his arms, his voice filled with remorse.

“I’m sorry.

It’s all my fault.

I promise not to frighten you like that again.

”

I snorted dismissively.

I wasn’t ready to forgive him so easily without getting to the bottom of things.

I tried to push him away.

But he held on firmly, refusing to let go.

I had no choice but to fight back with all my might.

But the moment I did, Caleb gasped in pain.

“Ouch, it hurts!”

His cry caught me off guard, and I froze, unsure if he was faking it or genuinely in pain.

Fearing that I might aggravate his injury, I reluctantly allowed him to hold me close in his arms.

As I stopped resisting, Caleb tightened his grip, pulling me closer as if trying to meld me into himself.

My cheeks flushed, and my heartbeat quickened.

After holding me in silence for a moment, he whispered sincerely, “I’m sorry, Debra.

”

This apology seemed far more genuine than his earlier one.

My heart raced, yet I remained silent, listening to the sincerity in his voice.

Caleb went on, “I didn’t intend to frighten you.

When I realized Andrew’s bodyguards had spotted me, I could have easily slipped away.

”

Curious, I couldn’t resist asking, “Then why didn’t you leave?”