CHAPTER 44 THE MOTIVES OF MARK 2

"As Mark listened to Caleb's confession, he couldn't help but let out a burst of laughter, his initial reaction veering towards disbelief. Caleb, falling for someone like Juliet? It seemed absurd, almost comical, given Caleb's reputation for being aloof and detached when it came to matters of the heart. But as the seconds ticked by and Caleb's serious expression remained unchanged, Mark's laughter tapered off into an uncomfortable silence. This was no joke – Caleb was genuinely grappling with his emotions, and Mark realized he needed to tread carefully. "Wait, you're serious?" Mark finally managed to choke out, his voice tinged with disbelief. "You, Mr. Stone Cold himself, falling for Juliet?" Caleb's gaze hardened at the mention of his infamous reputation, a flicker of annoyance crossing his features before he quickly masked it with a stoic expression. "Yes, I'm serious," he replied, his voice devoid of its usual edge. "And I would appreciate it if you didn't make light of the situ