I wasnât expecting Caleb to say something Like that, so I didnât know what to say.
Before I could collect my thoughts, I was suddenly pulled into a tight embrace.
He held onto me so tightly, as though I was his life support.
âIâm so sorryâ¦â
His voice was hoarse and low and thick with sadness.
After hesitating for a while, I stretched out my arms and hugged Caleb back.
He was so tall that my face only reached his chest.
With my cheek pressed against him, I could hear his steady heartbeat.
âIâm sorry, Debra.
Itâs all my fault.
I killed our baby,â Caleb murmured, choked with sobs.
It was the first time that I had seen him so fragile and sad.
He mustâve felt the same pain I felt when I learned that my son didnât make it.
âDonât think about it anymore.
Itâs all in the past.
â I patted his back and tried to comfort him, but Caleb shook his head.
The rain continued to fall, gradually drenching us.
Soon, it was raining cats and dogs.
âLetâs go back first.
Weâre going to get sick if we stay out here too Long,â I gently reminded Caleb.
But he didnât move a muscle.
It was as though he was too immersed in his own world and didnât hear a word I said.
There was nothing I could do but drag him back to the car.
Seeing that he was in no condition to drive, I made him sit in the passenger seat.
Caleb was a sorry sight.
His face was pale and he looked sick.
If he drove, we wouldâve gotten into an accident.
In the end, I was the one who drove him back to the hotel.
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The rain was still pouring, getting heavier and heavier.
Soon, a fog rose.
The dark storm clouds blotted out the sun, enveloping the world in darkness.
I could barely see the road in front of me.
Fortunately, we made it to the hotel in one piece.
The second I opened the door, the wind and rain blew in.
Caleb was still silent, but he seemed to snap to his senses.
He quickly took off his coat and dr@ped it over my shoulders.
Together, we braved the rain and rushed to the hotel entrance.
Calebâs clothes were sopping wet, while I was only a Little wet because of his coat.
âGo to your room and get some rest.
Iâm leaving now.
â I returned the coat to Caleb and turned to leave, but before I could take one step, I suddenly sneezed.
âYou should wait in my room until the rain stops.
You might catch a cold if you try to leave now,â Caleb said to me.
My first instinct was to refuse him, but Caleb seemed like a totally different man right now.
He looked at me quietly and didnât tease or provoke me.
He just stubbornly held my hand.
I noticed that his eyes were still red.
It seemed that his sadness only worsened, which made me feel sorry for him.
In the end, I didnât have the heart to refuse him.
âFine, Iâll leave as soon as the rain stops.
â