"I told him... you're with me."
Caleb and Eleanor's eyes stayed locked.
He'd expected that after he said those words, he'd see panic, anger or blame on her face.
After all, his words had made Julian misunderstand her.
Eleanor... deeply loved Julian.
Yet her reaction was very calm.
That calm was far beyond Caleb's expectations.
"Yes. You're right."
Her voice was indifferent, as cold as the sea breeze blowing in through the window.
She really was with Caleb now, and what he'd said wasn't a lie.
Her body hadn't recovered yet. Though she was awake, she was still weak, her face pale as paper.
At that moment, her expression reflected in Caleb's eyes looked like someone who had lost all hope.
"Eleanor..."
Caleb frowned, feeling as if a piece of bread were stuck in his throat, impossi
