Caleb extended his hand with a polite smile. "Caleb Jennings."
Kieran shook it firmly.
As their eyes locked, it was as if an unspoken message passed between them: "We'll each rely on our own skills to win her over."
After the handshake, Caleb turned back to Celeste.
"My coming here made you uncomfortable, didn't it?"
It did.
But she responded tactfully, "A little."
"I figured as much. I knew you'd feel uncomfortable, but I still came." His tone was calm, even apologetic.
"Because I felt that if I didn't try, I'd never know if you might change your mind. But now I've tried, and I know the answer. I'll be more mindful from now on."
So, he was planning to keep pursuing her?
Before Celeste could respond, Caleb turned to Matthias. "Let's save the YodaVision tour for next time. I won't disturb you further."
Matthias had a good impression of Caleb. If Celeste were to start a new relationship after her divorce, he genuinely thought Caleb could be a decent choice.
But since Celeste herself didn't seem interested at the moment, he wasn't about to meddle.
So, he replied courteously, "If you have time, you're always welcome to visit us again, Caleb."
Caleb nodded. Before turning to leave, he glanced one last time at Celeste.
She stood in silence, seemingly deep in thought.
He looked like he wanted to say something more, but in the end, he simply said, "See you next time."
"Take care."
Then, Caleb left.
Earlier, Kieran had thought Caleb and Celeste were already together. But now, he realized it had only ever been a one-sided pursuit.
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