"Are you okay, Camilla?" Just then, Charlotte came back. When she saw Camilla sitting on the ground, she immediately walked over to help her up.Camilla was surprised to see Charlotte and quickly shook her head. "I'm fine, Charlotte."Charlotte gave her a complicated look and helped her to the chair. "What's wrong? You look as pale as a ghost. Did something happen?"Camilla blinked and remained silent.Charlotte sighed helplessly. "You should go home if you're feeling unwell. I have already recruited a new clerk who can start work tomorrow."Camilla turned to Charlotte. "I'm sorry for causing you so much trouble, Charlotte.""Nonsense," Charlotte denied. "I know of your capabilities. You are very hardworking and tenacious. There are not a lot of people like you around these days. I've told you, your talent is wasted here. And you've also married into the Moore family. With your status, you shouldn't continue working in my dessert shop."Camilla's eyelashes fluttered. Married i
After ordering, the waiter returned with two cups of water and placed them in front of the two.Ronan smiled at Camilla. "Have you considered what I told you before?"Camilla looked at him coldly. "I think my attitude last time was answer enough."Ronan, however, argued, "Forgive me, but I've investigated you. Your adoptive mother didn't treat you well. Why don't you try reaching out to your biological parents? Perhaps, you can rekindle your hope in parents."Camilla paused for a moment. "I'm sorry."She was still refusing. Ronan couldn't help but let out a long sigh. "Ms. West, I don't know why exactly you're so resistant, but you should know your mother, Jenna, has never given up searching for you. She really loves you.""Is that so?" Camilla stared at her cup of water. The surface of the water was calm, but who knew what was hidden underneath it?"I was stolen when I was just a month old, right? How could she be sure of welcoming me when she lost me at such a young age? What
Ronan was ecstatic. He drove Camilla to the outskirts of the city and stopped in front of a manor.Once they got out of the car, Ronan pointed at the manor not far from them. "My aunt lives here. She was passing Clacton and decided to stay for a few days. Someone sold her some information on you. But they said you were on the west side of town. My aunt believed them and is planning to go there after a few days of rest."Ronan furrowed his brows. "Over the years, quite a few people have cheated my aunt out of her money under the guise of having news about you. We've tried to persuade her many times, but it never works."The Bass family was originally a rich family. But ever since their daughter disappeared, Jackie and Jenna had spent all of their money looking for her. This search had gone on for more than twenty years, and the Bass family was basically on the verge of bankruptcy. Camilla's expression shifted slightly at the news. She observed the manor in the distance. So, her b
"There's no need. I can go back by myself," Camilla coldly refused.Ronan gave her a helpless look. "Camilla … is it okay if I call you this? We are relatives, and I am your cousin. You don't need to reject me."Cousin …Camilla was stunned for a moment. "I'm sorry. I don't think I'm ready to take up that role yet."Ronan didn't know how to reply. At first, she was really resistant. It took a lot of effort to convince her to come over and have a look at Jackie and Jenna. Indeed, it was a bit difficult for her to immediately accept them as her relatives now. She said she needed time to think about it, so he shouldn't force her."Alright then. But you should at least let me give you a ride. It's not safe for a girl to go home alone," Ronan said. "We're in the suburbs, and the nearest bus stop is about a mile away. It's quite far."Camilla paused before nodding. "Okay, thanks.""Don't sweat it." Ronan smiled and walked over to open the passenger door for her. After she got on, he g
Camilla buried her face into her knees. There wasn't a single sound in the pitch-black room. It was as if she merged into the darkness and completely disappeared. Camilla didn't know how long time had passed. But she had fallen asleep against the door, her body slowly falling onto the soft cushioning below.When Jayden arrived home, he realized he could not push the door open. He was taken aback and called for the butler, wanting an explanation."Mrs. Moore didn't look too good when she returned. And she hadn't made a single sound since she came upstairs. I thought she had fallen asleep," the butler informed.Jayden pinched the bridge of his nose before he headed in the other direction.The balcony door of the bedroom was open. A sturdy figure leaped down and entered the bedroom. As soon as the lights were turned on, a petite figure curling up in the doorway entered their sight. Upon seeing this, Jayden's eyes widened abruptly, and a peculiar feeling immediately washed over him
Jayden lifted her and went straight to the bathroom, where he carefully washed her body.Camilla remained expressionless throughout the process. After Jayden wrapped her in a towel, she suddenly called, "Jayden.""Yes?" Jayden looked at her.After the shower, the blush was still evident on her face. Yet her eyes were icy cold."Let's get a divorce," she blurted. It had just been a week into their marriage, and she was already asking for a divorce.Jayden's brow furrowed. "Stop joking around."Camilla calmly looked at him. "Do I look like I'm joking?"Jayden placed her by the edge of the bed and looked at her slightly hunched shoulders. His voice remained warm and gentle. "Camilla, don't you like me? I like you too. It's only natural that we get married. Don't ask for a divorce just because of some insignificant matters, alright?"Insignificant matters?But she had already met Tanya.Camilla's fingers trembled slightly, but she still maintained a calm tone. "But I don't like t
Camilla blinked and hesitated only for a moment before she got into the car.Simon drove away. Although Camilla didn't look back, she still felt a heaviness weighing down her heart.After a while, the car stopped at a restaurant, and Simon turned to her. "I haven't eaten yet. Mind if we talk over a meal?""Not at all." Camilla shook her head.Simon led her into the restaurant, and they were brought to a private lounge. The flowing sound from a purifier nearby felt like it could wash away their worries. Simon took the menu and ordered some food. He glanced at her. "Do you want anything?""I've already eaten. Don't worry about me," Camilla muttered calmly.Simon stared at her deeply before he said to the waiter, "She'll have what I'm having.""Got it." The waiter took the menu and left the private lounge.Simon ran a hand through his hair and smirked. "Did you follow him?"Camilla was taken aback. "How did you know?" She was basically admitting it by saying that. Camilla purse
Simon chuckled lightly. "What if there was more dirt on Jayden? I can just swoop in and steal you away after you completely lose hope in him, right?"Camilla pursed her lips.Simon observed her serene face. There wasn't a trace of emotions on it. It seemed his words failed to evoke any emotional response from her. Simon suddenly felt defeated. It was like punching a bed of cotton. He could have fully sunk in, but the cotton remained unbothered."Forget it. It's hopeless to think I could win you over like this. Instead, I should just let you owe me a favor. In the future, you must agree to whatever I ask of you." Simon changed the subject.Camilla paused. "As long as the request doesn't cross the line."Simon cocked an eyebrow. "Why didn't you react before? Are you confident in him or yourself?"She believed there couldn't be any dirt on Jayden, and she wouldn't ever be disappointed in him.What a joke.She was truly a romantic.Camilla lowered her gaze and stared at the food i