Chapter 76

Caleb shot Gideon a look, his eyes dark and heavy. Gideon quickly dropped his smirk, sensing the gravity of the situation. "What's going on?" Caleb stayed silent. Noticing his sour mood, Gideon stood up and suggested, "Come on, let's grab a drink." Three rounds in, Caleb was still completely sober. Another three rounds passed, and he remained just as clear-headed. When Gideon asked what was on his mind, Caleb didn't say a word. His lips were sealed tighter than ever. It was then that Gideon noticed Caleb had been checking his phone intermittently. With every drink, Caleb would open Yasmin's contact, his eyes glued to the screen. It was as if he hoped the longer he stared, the quicker she would reach out. "What a stubborn man," Gideon thought. He wasn't sure what had happened between Caleb and Yasmin, but he figured there was no harm in calling her. "Hey, Yasmin. It's Gideon," he said. "Caleb's drunk. Can you come get him?" "I... I'm not sure I can right now," Yasmin replied, h