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    To help Andrew rid himself of the troublesome Shirley once and for all, Andrew and I decided to unt our affection for each other at the party.


    However, I had my own ulterior motive.


    As the alpha of the Thorn Edge Pack, Caleb lingering in the witch n for too long was a thorny inconvenience.


    Even though I aimed to mend our fra


    ctured bond, I still yearned to assist Andrew in getting rid of Shirley before departing.


    That would be the most profound gift I could bestow upon him.


    After all, Andrew had been exceptionally considerate towards me these past days.


    I didn’t want to be indebted to him more than necessary.


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    “Must you leave?”


    Caleb’s voice pulled me from my reverie.


    I met his gaze, searching for words but finding none.


    In the end, I simply nodded.


    Seeing my determination to risk my life, Caleb grew visibly anxious.


    “Debra, why are you so devoted to Andrew? To help him, you would willingly endanger yourself.


    Why?”


    I sensed his genuine concern for me, but some challenges couldn’t be sidestepped.


    I gently smoothed the furrow between his brows and embraced him.


    Resting against his chest, I whispered soothingly, “Caleb, don’t fret.


    I’ll be cautious.


    Moreover, the gathering will draw many attendees.


    Even if Veronica wields great power, she won’t dare act against me in public.


    ”


    Debra’s POV:


    Despite my earnest efforts to console Caleb, he still couldn’t ept that I needed to attend the party with Andrew.


    He pulled away from my embrace and, in a voice thick with emotion, dered, “I understand that you’re willing to go to great lengths for Andrew, but don’t expect me to understand your decision.


    I cannot permit you to go!”


    Caleb moved to a seat by the window, staring at the manor’s nightscape, lost in thought.


    Whatever upied his mind remained a mystery to me.


    I wanted to speak, to offer some sce, but I decided to grant him a moment to process his feelings.


    Any words from me now would fall on deaf ears.


    After a prolonged silence, Caleb’s voice, now subdued, broke through.


    “I brought you some food.


    It’s on the table.


    You used to like it.


    ”


    I was momentarily taken aback and turned to look at the food on the table.


    I hadn’t realized he had brought in food earlier.


    A wave of warmth washed over me.


    Despite his anger, Caleb’s concern for me was evident.


    Though I had already had dinner, I didn’t want to appear ungrateful, so I approached the table and sat down.


    Surveying the array of food before me, I quietly expressed my gratitude.


    Caleb neither responded nor turned to acknowledge me.