CHAPTER 90: LOVING JULIET!!

“Oh, she loved you all right,” Fido retorted, rolling his eyes. “She does, right?” Caleb asked, his voice desperate for confirmation. Fido let out a long, exaggerated sigh, his face contorting into a mischievous grin. “Yeeeaaaaah,” he drawled, stretching the word out. “She loved you like a dog loves a fire hydrant.” Caleb’s face fell, his expression a mix of disappointment and confusion. “Wait, what?” he asked, his eyebrows drawing together in a puzzled frown. Fido laughed, shaking his head. “Oh, Caleb,” Fido said, his laughter subsiding. “I was just teasing you. But seriously, you’ve got to face the facts. She might have enjoyed your company, but she wasn’t in love with you.” Caleb slumped in his chair, his expression forlorn and crestfallen. “But why?” he asked, his voice a whisper. “What did I do wrong?” Fido’s face softened, his voice turning serious. “Sometimes, Caleb, people just aren’t meant to be together,” Fido continued, his words gentle but firm. “Maybe she wasn’t i