Chapter 157

Authors POV...

Caleb walked back into the office, feeling like a heavy weight had been lifted off him.

While running through the forest, he had the opportunity to think of the things bothering him, and it was obvious he was the one putting himself in a deep shit.

He thought of returning to the time when he didn't need to worry about Becca hating on him. The times when all he had to do was return from work and get to eat the reserved food Becca had made for him with love.

Caleb heaved, relaxing into the chair. It has only been twenty-four hours, but it felt like a lifetime since he last spoke to Becca. At the thought of her, his heart ached.

He felt better after the run and could work, settling himself into the work of the day. He checked the time; it was some time past lunch. His belly growled in response. Caleb had forgotten he had skipped breakfast and practically hadn't had any meal aside from the water he had shared with Xander at the resort.

As he contemplated getting up to ask X