Chapter 1309 Don't Overthink It

Camilla took out her phone and saw that it was a call from Jayden. She paused for a moment before answering. "Hello?"

"Camilla, you called me just now. Have you finished work?" Jayden's low and gentle voice came through.

"Yes," Camilla replied with a lowered gaze.

Kylie pulled Brandon up, and the two of them went to the balcony.

Camilla blinked. "Where are you now?"

"I'm at the research institute." Jayden's tone was gentle. "Do you miss me?"

Camilla felt a lump in her throat. After a while, she responded, "I won't be going back tonight."

"Why?" Jayden sounded confused. "Did something happen?"

"I'm staying with Kylie tonight," Camilla muttered softly, struggling to control her emotions. She hastily added, "We're about to have dinner. Let's talk later."

She hung up almost immediately.

She stared blankly at her swollen ankle as tears welled up in her eyes. She clearly saw him at the hospital. But why did he lie to her?

What was he actually doing?

Her heart felt heavy, and she