The family sat together at the dining table. The food placed on the table was all Camilla's favorites. Jenna smiled at Camilla. "You should have told us you were bringing Mr. Moore over. We would have prepared him his favorites."Jackie argued, "Do you know what he likes?"Jenna paused.Jayden smiled gently. "Uncle Jackie, Aunt Jenna, I like whatever Camilla likes. You don't need to go through the trouble."He had previously dropped the formalities with the older couple. But sensing Jackie's hostility towards him, Jayden immediately changed his approach. He had to get closer to the older couple before acting friendly with them."Let's eat." Jenna noticed the dark look on Jackie and decided to change the subject.Camilla turned to Jayden and saw that he appeared calm and unaffected. A hint of amusement flashed across her eyes. She was still getting to know her biological parents. Jackie's behavior left her puzzled. She did not know what had gone wrong.After an awkward dinn
Jenna nodded. "It seems the both of you have a good relationship. If he willingly did this for you, I can rest assured."Camilla smiled. "He treats me very well."Jenna observed Camilla's smile and decided to let them be.Meanwhile, in the living room. Jayden sat across from Jackie. Seeing Jackie's cold demeanor, Jayden's lips curved into a faint smile."I understand that you are worried I might mistreat Camilla. But how can you judge me based on just one meeting? Your relationship with Camilla is also still at an awkward stage. I can help you get closer to her. I hope you'll give me a chance to prove my love for Camilla and ease your worry," Jayden spoke calmly. His words were neither offensive nor was he demeaning himself. He stared silently at Jackie.Jackie glanced at him. "Young people nowadays like to use sweet words to deceive girls. I don't know how you and my daughter met and got married. But now that we have reunited as father and daughter, I absolutely won't allow her
Jackie and Jenna had already prepared the room. Once Camilla reentered the manor, they led her to the second floor. Jackie opened the door to the room and smiled. "Camilla, do you like this room?"Camilla looked inside, and her jaw dropped. The room was entirely pink. From the walls and curtains to the bed canopy, bedsheets, carpets, and dolls … Everything was in various shades of pink!Jackie grinned in embarrassment. "Actually, this room has been prepared long before you were born. But things happened. Every year on your birthday, we would add something to this room. Before we knew it, it filled to the brim."Jenna nodded. "That's right. We thought that since girls like pink, we should decorate the room in various shades of it. Camilla, do you like it?"Camilla was still stunned. "I like it. Thank you, Mom, Dad."Jackie and Jenna sighed with relief. Jenna said, "Go inside and see if you need anything else.""Okay." Camilla nodded and entered the room.The room was quit
Jayden smirked. "Sweetheart, we're married. Why are you still so shy?"Camilla paused. "There should still be some mystique surrounding our relationship. What if I get bored of you?""Will you?" Jayden stared at her. His slender fingers slowly undid his shirt buttons. One by one, his flawless skin slowly came into view.Camilla fell silent.Jayden's body wasn't porcelain white. Although it was fair, it looked toned. All his muscles were hidden under his clothing, giving him a lean look.Camilla hummed.It seemed like she would never get bored of this.Seeing Camilla's gaze, Jayden's smile widened. He leaned in and whispered, "I don't think I'll ever get tired of you."Camilla gritted her teeth.She promptly shut her phone. She was done with the conversation!How did she never realize how flirtatious Jayden was?Camilla's face was bright red as she dried her hair. But she quickly got back to her senses. Why should she back down?She turned on her phone again and was greeted
Jayden took out his phone. He glanced at the screen and ended the call swiftly.He gazed tenderly at Camilla. "I'll be back as soon as possible."Camilla nodded, shifting her gaze away from his phone. "You don't need to worry about me. My parents are taking care of me.""Okay," Jayden nodded. He turned to Jackie and Jenna. "Uncle Jackie, Aunt Jenna, please take care of Camilla.""What are you talking about? Camilla is our daughter. It's only natural that we take care of her," Jenna immediately chirped.Jackie sneered, "She's our daughter. We don't need you to instruct us on what to do."Jayden fell silent.Just then, a car pulled over. Tamara, Jonathan, and Cheryl rushed over to Camilla.Cheryl asked with concern, "Camilla, are you okay?"Camilla didn't expect them to come. "Mom, Dad, you don't need to worry. I'm fine."Tamara informed her, "Uncle Jon and Aunt Cheryl rushed over as soon as they learned about your situation. They were even nagging about how irresponsible Jay
"Me and your dad are your strongest supporters." Jenna smiled.Camilla's heart warmed, but her thoughts were in turmoil. She didn't want things to get complicated. But what now?It seemed like the situation had gotten worse....At the Bass Manor. The group entered the house. On the way there, Jonathan and Cheryl learned about the situation from Jayden. Cheryl had already arranged for gifts to be sent over. They were caught off guard when they met Camilla's parents. Since they didn't show proper etiquette earlier, they planned to make up for it later.Camilla followed the doctor's advice and took the medicine before going to her room to rest. She closed the bedroom door and looked at Jayden. She couldn't help but laugh. "How about it? Have you ever experienced such a situation before?""I'm experiencing it right now." Jayden sighed helplessly. He brought Camilla to the bed and observed her. "How are you feeling? Any discomfort?"Camilla sighed weakly. "I only took th
Jackie's face darkened, but he didn't argue. Instead, he coldly stared down Jonathan. Jonathan remained unbothered. However, the atmosphere in the living room grew tense.Cheryl looked at Jonathan. She didn't know what he was thinking. Jenna glanced at Jackie. "I'll check up on Camilla. The medicine should have taken effect by now.""I'll go with you," Cheryl immediately offered.Jenna nodded, and the two of them went upstairs together. Tamara's eyes flickered, and she also stood up. "I'll go check on Camilla too."In an instant, only Jackie and Jonathan remained in the living room.Jackie suddenly chuckled. "Mr. Moore, what would you like to talk about?"Jonathan's gaze turned cold. "Jackie, you were fast to escape before I could get any evidence to use against you. But I haven't forgotten about that. Do you remember your good friend, Elijah Morrison?"Jackie's eyes narrowed. "What do you mean by that? We're not young anymore. Are you trying to bring up old grievances?"
The group waited at the bathroom door. Tamara felt weird as she remembered the blood on Jayden's hand. Fortunately, Jayden and Camilla soon came out. Camilla's face was pale, and she looked weak. Jayden carried her to the bed."How do you feel, Camilla?" Jenna immediately approached her.Camilla weakly replied, "Mom, I'm fine. I'll rest for a bit and go to the hospital."Jenna nodded. Cheryl turned to Jayden. When she noticed his eyes set on Camilla, she felt relieved. "Thank goodness your attention is on Camilla. Otherwise, I would disown you."Jayden sighed weakly. "Mom, Camilla is my wife. Of course, my attention is on her."Camilla smiled faintly. "Let's go to the hospital.""Okay." Jayden picked her up and left.Tamara stared at Jayden's retreating figure but didn't immediately follow them. Instead, she went into the bathroom. The toilet was clean, and a black bag was in the trash can. Tamara approached, wanting to check it. Just then, a maid entered."Miss, I'