CHAPTER 72: THE SEED OF FRUSTRATION

She forced a smile, a counterfeit mask that did little to hide her irritation. “It sounds like someone’s just making excuses for his own failures,” she purred, her voice dripping with condescension. But Caleb only chuckled, the sound dark and mocking. “Oh, I’ve had my share of failures,” he admitted, his grin widening. Caleb’s grin was the spark that lit the tinder, and Susan’s temper exploded into a raging fire. “Are you trying to make me angry?” she seethed, her voice low and dangerous. “Because if you want to play that game, I can give as good as I get.” Caleb only shrugged, his smile broadening to the point of cruelty. “I’m just stating facts,” he drawled, the malice in his voice unmistakable. She sighed, her gaze drifting to the floor for a moment before meeting Caleb's eyes again. . "I just... I don't want to see someone I care about going through what Juliet is facing right now," she admitted softly, her voice tinged with concern but deep down all she wanted right now is t