Thomas, Caleb, and Melanie turned their attention to Tanya. Thomas huffed, "She is our aunt!"Tanya was taken aback. She quickly plastered a small smile. "It seems like you have a good relationship with your tutor."Thomas couldn't be bothered with the woman. He didn't even like her. He quickly pulled his siblings away with him.Tanya didn't want to argue with a child, so she turned her gaze to Jayden and said softly, "Jayden, you should be careful. Nowadays, people would do anything to achieve their own goals. Private tutors are especially skilled at that."Jayden gave her a blank stare. "Are you done?"Tanya hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Jayden, am I not welcome here?"Jayden smirked, "I don't like making things difficult for people, but don't make a fool of yourself either."Tanya bit her lips pitifully, her hurt evident. "Jayden, I had just returned to the country and rushed to see you when I learned of your injury, and this is how you treat me?"Jayden showed no con
Camilla's thought echoed with the phrase, "Old habits die hard." Besides, Josephine's name had been dragged through the mud. Why would Camilla be swayed by a few threats from her? Josephine ought to reflect on her actions while she was confined, and when she finally realized her mistakes, then they could talk.Camilla boarded the bus and took out her phone, only to find a response from one of her job applications. It was an invitation for an interview at a dessert shop. At this point, she not only needed to raise money for her brother's ongoing medical expenses but also for the mounting debts. After being rejected by numerous giant companies, she gave up on pursuing them and started casting a wider net. She would take any position that would accept her.She soon arrived at the dessert shop. The interview was just a formality, and they immediately hired her as a waitress upon seeing her appearance.Camilla took out her phone and called Tamara."Hello, Camilla," Tamara greeted he
"Hello." Tanya smiled as she approached Camilla. "You must be the tutor I met at Jayden's place."Although she didn't intentionally raise her voice, her words echoed throughout the entire lounge. The lounge was filled with the rich and noble, unaccustomed to the concept of a private tutor, and their stares clearly reflected that.Kylie's face darkened. "What about it? Does the adoptee have an opinion about it?"It was Tanya's turn for her expression to turn ugly.Brandon crept up behind Kylie and whispered, "What are you doing, Kylie?"Kylie narrowed her eyes slightly. "My precious Camilla is under attack here. How else do you expect me to react?"Brandon scratched his head and gave Tanya an apologetic look. "Please don't take her words to heart, Tanya. She's just too straightforward at times."Tanya offered a stiff smile. "Not at all. If anything, I admire her bluntness."Kylie couldn't be bothered with the act. She turned to Camilla. "Do you want to leave?"Camilla blinked
The atmosphere in the room shifted as the expressions of those present transformed into anger, directed squarely at Kylie. The man standing beside Tanya frowned and spoke disapprovingly, "Kylie, who do you think you are? Your family is just a nouveau riche. How dare you use that tone on Tanya?"Kylie chuckled. "What's wrong with being nouveau riche? My family earned our wealth, just like how she 'earned' her place in the Huntsman family."The man's face darkened. "You …""Alright, please don't argue because of me," Tanya immediately spoke up. She sobbed sadly, "It's all my fault. The mood wouldn't be ruined if it weren't for me.""What does this have to do with you?" The man furrowed his brows. "Clearly, it's the fault of that poor and lowly tutor. She rejected your kindness and even acted like a bitch. She should be the one apologizing!""That's right!""Apologize!""Apologize to Tanya, or I can't guarantee you'll leave this lounge in one piece!"The crowd glared at Camilla an
Mockery flashed across Camilla's eyes as she watched the girl make a fool of herself. She slowly turned her gaze back to Jayden. Jayden was already staring at her. When their eyes met, sparks flew between them. Camilla's cheeks went red, and she quickly averted her gaze.As Tanya noticed Jayden's gaze fixated on Camilla, a wave of unease washed over her. She was about to speak up when Jayden walked towards Camilla on his own accord amidst the astonished gazes of the onlookers.In the hushed atmosphere of the private lounge, Jayden stood before Camilla, his eyes filled with tenderness. "Have you had dinner?"Camilla nodded. "Yes, I did."Jayden held her hand. "Then, join me for some supper. I haven't had dinner yet."Camilla froze, but she didn't break free from his grasp. She allowed him to hold her hand as they left the oddly quiet lounge.The people were shocked and in disbelief, especially the girl who had just spoken ill of Camilla. She felt a burning sensation on her cheek
Jayden observed the puzzled Camilla and smiled faintly. "It's only normal that you didn't know. After all, you're four years younger than me."At that moment, four years suddenly seemed like forever.When Camilla had just started her first year in college, Jayden was already a Ph.D. student. At that time, he was always busying himself in the research lab and rarely appeared in public.Camilla blinked but remained silent.The car glided along the road, and Camilla's gaze drifted toward the passing scenery. Memories of her initial encounter with Jayden resurfaced in her mind.Back then, he was dressed in a clean white coat, and his glasses framed his intelligent eyes well. At that time, she had been battling a fever and struggling to move a stack of books. Lost in a haze, she accidentally bumped into him.Instead of blaming her, he helped pick up her books. He even asked her where she needed to go and delivered them on her behalf. Then, he took her to the research lab to check her
"Mhm." Camilla nodded and turned to Jayden. "Kylie and I used to frequent this place for meals."Jayden smiled. "That's a shame."Camilla looked at him curiously. "Why do you say that?"Jayden gazed deeply into her eyes. "If I were the same age as you, we would have met much earlier."Camilla froze at his words, and she unconsciously lowered her gaze. The fact was, they had already met long ago. It was just that he didn't remember.At that moment, the shop owner brought over the food they ordered. Camilla patiently waited for the food to cool down a little before digging in.Jayden stared at her and spoke after a while, "Camilla.""Yes?" Camilla looked up at him with confusion."You're very beautiful."Camilla's jaw dropped in astonishment, her cheeks flushing with a delicate shade of pink. Jayden's unexpected compliment caught her completely off guard, leaving her momentarily speechless.Jayden continued to look at her with tenderness. "I really like you. I wasn't sure bef
Camilla's jaw dropped in shock, and she stared at Jayden in disbelief. She hadn't expected him to be so persistent. Even though she had told him multiple times before, he didn't seem to have taken her words to heart.And now, he was proposing to her on the streets …Her cheeks heated up, and the soft breeze did nothing to cool her down.Jayden gazed at her tenderly, his eyes like whirlpools threatening to swallow Camilla whole."I …" Camilla struggled to find the right words. But at that moment, a voice sounded from behind her. "Mr. Moore? Camilla? Did you also come to eat here?"Scott walked over, dressed casually in short sleeves and long pants. He looked cheerful yet shy.Jayden and Camilla's gazes fell on Scott, and the smile on Jayden's face was faint and warm. "Did you just eat too?"Scott nodded. "Yes."Camilla's eyes flickered. The words she had intended to say seemed to elude her now.Scott looked at Camilla with a complicated look. "Camilla, there's something I nee