Chapter 20

In that instant, Caleb displayed a level of humility he had never shown before, having never pleaded in such a way when he was still with Christine. Sophia's gaze remained calm, devoid of any emotion. She looked up and happened to see a group of men playing football nearby. Their play was fervent, and the football inadvertently struck the window of a nearby classroom. It caused the window to shatter, scattering shards across the ground. Those nearby immediately gasped and screamed, a wave of startled cries filling the air. It was then that Sophia suddenly turned to Caleb and asked, "Do you see that shattered glass, Caleb?" Caleb was momentarily stunned. He then lifted his gaze and noticed the glass shards scattered on the ground. Sophia continued, "You see, when glass shatters, it can never be pieced back together. It's the same with feelings and trust between people. I won't sugarcoat it—you betrayed me, and I'll never be able to trust you again. It's impossible to be friends if t