While I was lost in thought, Caleb suddenly apologized to me.
“I’m really sorry, Debra. To be honest, I did look for Harlan because I wanted him to take Elena away. But I wasn’t thinking straight at the time. Now, I have a clear conscience and I’ve changed my mind.”
“Why?” I asked, squinting at him curiously.
Caleb looked right into my eyes and said with utmost sincerity, “Harlan took you out of the hospital in the middle of the night; it just went to show how unreliable a man he is. I doubted he’d be able to take good care of Elena.”
“Ha-ha!”
I couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
Truth be told, it was my idea to run away in the middle of the night;
Harlan was the one who strongly opposed it. It was really unfair to pin the blame on Harlan, which was why I found the situation so funny.
Although the whole thing was a misunderstanding, it also made me realize that Caleb wasn’t as selfish and cold-blooded as I thought he was. At the very least, he sincerely cared about Elena’s welfare.
Caleb looked at me affectionately as I Laughed by the sidewalk.
He patiently waited for me to finish laughing, then he approached and whispered in my ear, “Debra, did you know? On the day you suddenly Left the hospital, I was actually planning to tell you a secret…”
Just then, the sounds of fireworks exploding suddenly came from the end of the street.
Bang! Bang! The continuous explosions were so loud that I didn’t hear what Caleb said next.
The noise of the bustling parade on the street followed the sound of exploding fireworks. The usually quiet town suddenly roared to life.
We looked in the direction of the sound and saw that it was the welcoming parade of the carnival. The residents of the town were very excited and came out to welcome the guests who had just arrived.
Soon, the streets became crowded.
Caleb was worried that we’d get separated in the crowd, so he instinctively grabbed my hand.
Amidst the exploding fireworks and the cheers of the residents, we wove our way past the thick crowd.
Colorful confetti filled the air, showering on everyone’s head and clothes. Children shuttled happily through the crowd, and the whole town seemed to come alive with joy. But all this seemed to be a fever dream. The sleepy town Looked so lively that it felt a little unreal.
All the while, Caleb carefully protected me like a knight in shining armor protecting his princess. He walked in front of me and blocked anyone from getting too close to me.
I had to say, I was very impressed.
Wasn’t this the love I had longed for when I was young?
Debra’s POV:
“Honey, this is your chance!” Ivy seized the opportunity to remind me.
“Now that Janiya’s out of the picture, maybe you should follow your heart for once.”
