CHAPTER 189: IGNITING REJECTION 2

In the break room, Caleb noticed the door closing and felt a pang of guilt. He wanted to get a reaction from Juliet, but seeing her hurt was harder than he anticipated. He turned back to Lily, determined to keep the mood light. "You know, Lily," he said, his voice a bit softer, "I think if I could have any superpower, it would be the ability to make people laugh whenever they’re sad. Imagine being able to turn any frown upside down with just a few words." Lily smiled warmly at him. "You already have that power, Caleb. You just made my entire day better with your jokes."captain As they continued to joke and laugh, Juliet sat in her office, trying to compose herself. She knew she had to confront her feelings, but for now, she just needed to survive the day without breaking down completely. Outside, Caleb kept the jokes coming. "Lily, did you hear about the mathematician who’s afraid of negative numbers?" Lily shook her head, bracing herself. "No, what about him?" "He’ll stop at no