CHAPTER 225: THE UNSUNG HERO

Juliet's face turned red with rage, and she pushed his hand away forcefully before delivering a stinging slap across his face. The sound of the slap echoed down the street, and the boy stumbled back, clutching his cheek in shock. The other boys' faces darkened with anger. "You bitch," one of them snarled, stepping closer, his fist raised. Caleb could see the situation escalating and knew he had to act. He flung open the car door and stormed over, grabbing the raised fist of the boy just as he was about to strike Juliet. "That's enough," Caleb growled, his voice cold and menacing. The boys turned to face him, their expressions a mix of surprise and anger. "Who the hell are you?" one of them demanded, trying to pull his hand free from Caleb's iron grip. "I'm the guy who's going to make sure you regret laying a finger on her," Caleb replied, his eyes locked on the boy's. His grip tightened, and the boy winced in pain. The boy Caleb was holding struggled to free himself, but Caleb's g