Chapter 217. Caught Sneaking In

Caleb’s POV

The conversation with my father had left me with a lot to think about. His words weighed heavily on my mind, and I needed some air, some space to clear my head. I stepped outside, inhaling the cool night breeze, letting it fill my lungs and chase away the lingering tension. My feet instinctively led me towards the gazebo—a place that held countless memories with Aurora. But tonight, for some reason, I wasn’t in the mood for company, even the ghost of her presence.

Maybe it was because I was doing something behind her back that made me unable to face her. Maybe it was a mix of concern and guilt. Or maybe, I just couldn’t face even her memories right now, knowing that what we unearthed, could change the very foundation of her trust.

I wanted solitude, a moment to myself where I could think without distractions. So instead of heading straight there, I took a detour, walking towards the

woods that bordered the estate, letting the silence and th