Caleb stood on the Tibbet porch, gazing after Lily through the thin veil of rain sliding down from the porch roof. He'd been employing the tactics the colonel had recommended, and he'd liked the results-until he'd noticed Lily leaving the house with Corporal Pierce. When he'd seen her take that green kid's arm and look up at him as though he'd just cured all the ills of humanity in a single sentence, Caleb had wanted to vault over the porch railing and run after them, shouting protests like a fool. He ached, knowing Lily wouldn't have made such a familiar gesture with him, even after all they'd been to each other. Saddened
Caleb stood on the porch, watching Lily as she left with Corporal Pierce, feeling a mix of emotions. He had been using the strategies suggested by the colonel and was pleased with some outcomes until this moment shattered his confidence. Seeing Lily look at Pierce with admiration stirred jealousy and hurt within him, making him wish to confront them impulsively.
Caleb's heart sank as he reflected on their relationship, realizing Lily would never share such a bond with him. Despite their history, the closeness she displayed with the young corporal was something he yearned for, deepening his sense of longing and frustration.
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