CHAPTER 191: WHAT IS IT, CALEB?

Juliet’s voice softened, though her eyes remained sad. “Caleb, I don’t think you’re a screw-up. But you need to realize that actions have consequences. And right now, your actions are hurting a lot of people, including me.” Caleb reached out to touch her face, but she turned away. “Juliet, please. Just give me a chance to prove that I can change. That I can be the man you need.” Juliet closed her eyes, taking a deep breath before responding. “I can’t do this, Caleb. Not now. You need to sort yourself out, and I need to figure out my own feelings. Running away from Daniel won’t solve anything.” Caleb’s shoulders sagged, defeated but still holding onto a glimmer of hope. “I just want you to be happy, Juliet. Even if it’s not with me.” Juliet opened her eyes and looked at him, her gaze filled with a mixture of love and sorrow. “Then let me go, Caleb. Let me find my own way. Maybe someday we’ll figure this out, but for now, I need space.” Caleb nodded slowly, swallowing the lump in hi