Realizing it was me, he turned around in surprise and asked, Debra? How did you get here?
I didnt respond. I just gave him and Alexandria a cold stare.
Catching my gaze, Caleb suddenly seemed to realize how inappropriate their closeness was and quickly pushed Alexandria away as if scalded.
I found it ridiculous.
Now he felt guilty? Wasnt it a little too late?
His attempts to hide it only made things more obvious.
Debra, listen to me. Caleb approached, desperately reaching for my hand as he tried to explain, Its all a misunderstanding. Nothing is going on between Alexandria and me.
Misunderstanding?
I kept my face expressionless as I pulled my hand away.
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I tried to maintain a stoic exterior, but deep sorrow overcame me, and tears streamed down my face. The ache in my chest felt as if it had been slashed open, the pain spreading finely and intensely.
Perhaps due to the overwhelming grief, my mind began to flood with unclear images.
Calebs inappropriate behavior with other women wasnt new to me.
The familiar sadness, the familiar anger
Was this a flashback from my past?
I didnt have a moment to think. Past emotions flooded in, and I couldnt stand to listen to
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Calebs excuses any Longer.
All I wanted was to get out of this heartbreaking place as fast as possible.
Caleb, I cant bear to see you anymore! I shouted at him, turning to leave. But Caleb held on tightly.
Dont leave! Debra, please trust me this time. I swear, nothing is going on between Alexandria and me. It was just an unfortunate misunderstanding. Please let me explain Ivy was also upset by what she witnessed. Yet, she chose to stand by Caleb and urged me, Honey, please stay. Remember? You promised before we came to the Thorn Edge Pack that youd let Caleb explain. Are you going to break that promise?
I stopped in my tracks.
Ivys words struck me forcefully, snapping me out of my impulse.
Yes, I was here to uncover the truth, not to run away again.
I wasnt just giving Caleb a chance, but also myself. If it were true, Id grab my children and go-no looking back, no regrets, even if I remembered everything.
So, I couldnt just walk away now.
Taking a deep breath, I tried to regain my composure.