It was just one sentence.
Like a bucket of ice water dumped over his head.
Caleb froze in place, his lips trembling.
"Avery, it's me, Caleb... Don't you recognize me anymore?"
Mrs. Whitmore rushed over as well, her face plastered with a fawning smile.
"Avery, my dear daughter. I know I was wrong. Everything before was my fault. Please forgive me just this once and come home with us. Whitmore Group can't survive without you."
The guests around them turned to look, whispering and pointing.
Avery Sterling gazed at the two people before her.
There was no hatred in her heart, no turmoil.
Only a calm, empty wasteland.
As if she were looking at two complete strangers who had nothing to do with her.
She spoke quietly, her voice soft yet carrying clearly to everyone around.
"You've mist
