CHAPTER 170: KISSING MY WOMAN

Caleb straightened up, his expression guarded. Fido and Maya exchanged uneasy glances, sensing the change in the room's dynamics. "Daniel," Caleb greeted, his tone measured and cool. "Caleb," Daniel replied, equally cautious. Fido, always one to try and defuse tension with humor, clapped his hands together. "Hey, Daniel! We were just talking about how awesome this place is. You guys really know how to live!" Maya nodded enthusiastically. "Yeah, this mansion is incredible. We've never seen anything like it." Daniel forced a polite smile. "I'm glad you like it. Make yourselves at home." Caleb watched his brother closely, noting the forced smile and the underlying tension. "So, how's Juliet?" he asked, his voice deliberately casual. "She's resting," Daniel replied, his tone clipped. "I'm just getting her some snacks and juice." Fido, sensing the brewing storm, attempted to steer the conversation back to safer ground. "You know, Caleb was just telling us some funny stories from whe