Chapter 210. Maybe He Has Changed

Aurora’s POV

Caleb lay beside me, his warmth a quiet comfort against the cool sheets. The dim light from my bedside lamp cast soft shadows on his face, highlighting the sharp angles of his jaw, the furrow of his brows. He looked at me with an expression I couldn’t quite name—something between concern and hesitation, like he was weighing his words before he spoke.

“Are you okay now?” he finally asked, his voice barely above a whisper, like he was afraid to break the silence between us.

I turned my head slightly to meet his gaze, the blue in his eyes deep and steady, searching mine for something—reassurance, maybe. He had always done that, always wanted to make sure I was okay, even when I wasn’t ready to face the truth myself.

I let out a soft breath, staring at the ceiling for a moment before answering. “I think so.” And maybe this time, I really meant it.

He nodded, exhaling like he’d been holding it in. His fingers twitched slightly, like he wa