CHAPTER 193: MAKE LOVE TO ME, CALEB

Caleb stepped forward, gently taking her hands in his. “Sometimes, you have to hurt people to be true to yourself. If you stay with Daniel out of guilt, you’ll end up hurting both of you even more in the long run.” Juliet pulled her hands away, shaking her head. “It’s not that simple. I’ve made commitments, Caleb. I can’t just walk away from them.” Caleb’s frustration boiled over. “So you’d rather live a lie? Pretend to be happy while you’re miserable inside? What kind of life is that?” Juliet’s voice rose, her own frustration spilling out. “You don’t understand, Caleb! I’m stuck. I can’t just drop everything and run to you. I have responsibilities, people who depend on me.” Caleb threw his hands up in exasperation. “And what about your happiness, Juliet? Doesn’t that matter? Don’t you deserve to be with someone you truly love?” Juliet’s tears flowed freely now. “Of course it matters. But life isn’t just about what we want. It’s about making sacrifices.” Caleb’s voice softened, p