I gripped my clothes tightly.
My uncertainty and hesitation made Caleb really angry.
He came over and asked angrily, âWho is Abby? What does she mean to you? Is she more important than our daughter?â
âSheâ¦â
I tried to speak, but Caleb interrupted me harshly, his face full of scorn.
âDebra, are you really willing to abandon your own children for another man? You are heartless and selfish!â
Debraâs POV:
âWhat on earth are you saying?â
Calebâs baseless accusation ignited a flame of anger within me.
Instead of suppressing it, I confronted him.
âIâm heartless and selfish? You cast judgment without understanding the full story.
How self-righteous can you be?â
Caleb furrowed his brow.
âHow have I slandered you? Isnât the truth evident?â
My laughter was laced with frustration.
His lack of reason was exasperating.
I stood defiantly, hands on hips.
âLet me enlighten you.
I witnessed your breach of integrity as a man.
Care to explain that?â
âWhat are you trying to imply?â Calebâs confusion was evident in his expression as he looked at me.
I retorted, âDonât play ignorant.
Anyway, Iâm leaving with Andrew today.
No one can stop me.
â
Caleb, visibly irked, blurted out, âFine! If you leave, donât bother returning.
Youâre not welcome here anymore!â
As I was blinded by anger, rational thought eluded me completely.
âI couldnât care less!â I exclaimed before storming off with Andrew.
As we stepped outside, the morning sun had already risen, casting its radiant light upon the ground.
Andrewâs car awaited us by the door, its sleek exterior reflecting the brilliance of the sun.
We entered the car and drove away without a single glance behind us.
Yet, nearing the witch clan, my heart was heavy.
âDebra, Iâm so sorry.
â Andrewâs voice broke through the silence; he seemed to sense my mood.
âI didnât mean to cause a rift between you and Caleb.
I was only concerned for your well-being, hoping to bring you back.
â
I waved off his apology, replying, âThereâs no need.
This is between Caleb and me.
Heâs the one at fault.
â
At the mention of Caleb, frustration bubbled anew.
âHis arrogance is astounding.
How did I ever fall for him? Sometimes, I wonder if it was merely my wolfâs attraction to his exterior.
â
Ivyâs displeasure was palpable.
âWait, how does that concern me?â
Andrew intervened, âPlease, Debra, letâs not jump to conclusions.
Caleb might just be upset, and his words may have been a result of that.
â
My reply dripped with bitterness.
âRegardless of his emotions, his words have caused significant harm.
Letâs drop the subject.
Iâd rather not discuss him any further.
Weâre heading back.
â