Tamara grinned in response and asked, "So what's her plan after she graduates?" Jayden offered a faint smile and replied, "How would I know?" Tamara huffed and waved her hand dismissively, declaring, "I won't meddle in your affairs anymore." Jayden only smiled in response. Sebastian glanced at Jayden and said to Tamara, "Can you cure yourself of your curiosity?" Tamara chuckled. "Nope." Jayden sighed. "I'll be heading back in. Have fun, you two.""Bye, Jay." Tamara waved at him. She squinted at his retreating figure and clicked her tongue."What?" Sebastian cocked a brow at her.Tamara hummed thoughtfully. "I wonder if Jay likes Camilla."Sebastian groaned. "That's his business, and you're no mind reader." "But I think they're a perfect match. A stoic professor and his equally stoic student. Now, that's a trope I would read about," exclaimed TamaraSebastian gave her a blank stare.Tamara rubbed her chin thoughtfully. "I can already picture a 30-thousand-word story
All of a sudden, Jayden, Jordan, and Tamara's expressions shifted.Cheryl huffed, "Go ahead and elope if you can. Although, I doubt you will."Joseph shrugged. "Don't say that."Cheryl laughed and proposed, "Let's eat first. We can talk later."The Moore siblings exchanged knowing looks as if they could read each other's minds. Then, in unison, their gazes turned to Jason.Jason fought the urge to groan as he thought to himself, "Am I being targeted right now?"…After the meal.The family gathered in the living room, but despite the spacious couch, it was not enough to accommodate everyone. Fortunately, the carpet had recently been replaced. Thomas, Caleb, and Melanie sat on the carpet and played with their toys while Tamara sat next to them, keeping them company.Sebastian was forced into a game of chess by Old Mrs. Moore. Meanwhile, the four Moore brothers sat on the sofa, engaging in idle chatter. Tamara added a building block to the stack before turning to Jordan. "
Under the grape arbor was a set of white swings. A beautiful woman swayed gently on one of the swings. The woman, dressed in a light purple dress, had her gaze lowered as she focused on the little girl next to her. The little girl was a miniature version of the woman. She was staring up at the woman with bright, adoring eyes."Do you like it here?" asked the woman gently. She had a look of melancholy in her gaze. But those emotions quickly disappeared when she turned to the little girl.The chubby little girl gestured something back, and the woman's smile deepened.Old Mrs. Moore stood not far from them. She stared blankly at the scene. "Is that … Alex?" she asked herself.Old Mrs. Moore stepped forward unconsciously. All of a sudden, a tall man approached the two. He leaned down and pecked Alex's forehead. "Are you cold?""No." Alex's smile dropped when she saw the man, but she was still as gentle as always.The man hummed in acknowledgment, his gaze shifting toward the litt
The following day.The weather was great that day.Early in the morning, the whole family busied themselves with tasks. They meticulously went through everything to ensure it was perfect, including their breakfast.Meanwhile, Old Mrs. Moore, the woman of the moment, continued to play chess with Sebastian.Tamara tagged along. She saw how spirited and radiant Old Mrs. Moore was. It was clear she looked happier than yesterday."Grandma, you look especially good today," praised Tamara.Old Mrs. Moore glanced at her. "Oh, stop it, you. Did you think I don't know what you did?"Tamara was taken aback. Guilt washed over her, but she still tentatively asked, "So, Grandma, what did you dream about?"Old Mrs. Moore's smile grew wider. "I must say, Tammy, you're truly amazing. You've actually developed such unique scented tea leaves. If you were to sell them, you would surely go down in history."Tamara shook her head. "I didn't create this to make money out of it."Old Mrs. Moore aske
The evening breeze was chilly. Camilla stood in her house. Her face paled at the mess in front of her."Camie, did a robber break into your house? What's with the mess?" asked her neighbor.Camilla forced a smile. "It's nothing. They didn't steal anything.""You should change your door lock. Look at how ransacked your place is. Go clean it up. I made soup. Come over and have some later." The neighbor smiled gently at Camilla."Thank you," thanked Camilla earnestly.The neighbor left to buy groceries.Camilla stood at the doorway. She took a deep breath and finally stepped inside. The room was in complete disarray, and the entire floor was littered with her belongings.Camilla took out her phone and dialed a number.After a few rings, the call connected."Camie, do you need something?" a woman's voice came through the phone. Laughter and the faint sound of card shuffling could be heard in the background.Camilla closed her eyes and spoke in an icy tone, "What did you take from
"You better leave, Josephine. How are we supposed to continue with your daughter around?" "Yeah, hurry up and go.""By the way, you have to pay for the table. We're not going to cover the damage for you."The people around them remarked coldly.Josephine pointed an accusing finger at Camilla and cursed, "You bitch! I shouldn't have given birth to you! Why don't you just die? The world would be better off without you!"Camilla looked at her coldly, then turned around and left the casino.Josephine's curses continued as she followed Camilla outside. The other customers frowned upon witnessing the scene.They were initially impressed by Camilla's beauty. However, their expressions turned disdainful when they saw Josephine still cussing behind her. The onlookers couldn't help but judge, questioning the significance of beauty when it seemed to come from a troubled and dysfunctional family background. "That's enough!" Camilla abruptly turned around. Her beautiful eyes were ice cold
"Thank you, Kylie." Camilla thanked her appreciatively.Kylie giggled and replied, "There's no need for that. We're friends, after all."Camilla smiled. "I'll treat you to some ice cream tomorrow.""I'll remember that!" cheered Kylie.They ended the call.Camilla stood up once again, her gaze sweeping across the tidy room. A faint smile graced her face as she realized that she wasn't alone anymore. It was a comforting thought that she had someone like Kylie by her side. ...The next day, inside the research institute.The people in the lab were all dressed in white lab coats. Camilla walked in with a mask on. She scanned the lobby coldly. When she didn't see the familiar figure, she let out a small sigh of relief."Camilla," a deep and gentle voice sounded behind her.Camilla's body stiffened, and she turned around to look at Jayden. "Mr. Moore."Jayden wore his usual glasses, and his coat was draped over his arm. Noticing that Camilla was wearing a mask, he furrowed his br
Camilla began working at her desk after leaving the changing room."Camilla, I bought too much breakfast. Have you already eaten? Would you like to have some?" A familiar voice called out. It was Scott. He was Camilla's classmate, but he joined the research institute later than her.Camilla politely declined, "I've already eaten, thank you."A hint of disappointment flickered across Scott's eyes at the rejection. "No problem. Call me if you need anything.""Okay," Camilla mumbled faintly.Camilla was never good at socializing. She only became friends with Kylie because they both liked sweets.Scott returned to his own workstation after that brief exchange. A certain individual observed their interaction closely. Adjusting his glasses, he beckoned, "Come here for a moment, Camilla."Upon hearing that voice, Camilla's body stiffened. She slowly got up and walked over.Her colleagues observed them. "Mr. Moore really values Camilla, huh?""Camilla is good at her studies. Of cour