Camilla immediately shook her head, signaling for Jayden not to come any closer. Simon also piped up, "I can smell gasoline."Jayden's footsteps halted, but his gaze remained fixed on Camilla. Seeing that she only had some minor injuries, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at Scott. "I'm the one you're after. Let her go."Scott played with the lighter in his hand. His eyes were filled with resentment as he looked at Jayden. "What do you think is a fate worse than death? I've been asking myself the same question over and over again. "Finally, it struck me. Watching your lover burn to death right before you ought to hurt more than the flame licking at your skin."Simon furrowed his brows. "Have you gone mad?""You're right!" Scott roared. "I'm mad! I went insane the day you sent me my mother's corpse!"Jayden gave him an indifferent look. "I don't know who your mother is.""Haha ... Of course, as the second son of the Moore family, you wouldn't remember such an ins
While Camilla was still confused, a gunshot suddenly rang out.Immediately, she saw Jayden's body go stiff. Veins popped on his forehead, and he twitched. He clutched her shoulders tightly. "Don't be afraid ..."However, a mouthful of blood spilled from his lips as he spoke, and he turned pale."Jayden!" Camilla shrieked....The place was in chaos as Jayden was rushed into the operating room. Simon stood by Camilla's side and gave her a complicated look. "Don't worry. He'll be fine."Camilla's hands shook uncontrollably, her face drained of any color. She stared at the doors of the operating room and refused to leave.Helplessness flickered in Simon's eyes, and he withdrew his gaze."Camilla!" Just then, Nathan rushed over anxiously. Seeing that Camilla was fine, he breathed a sigh of relief. "Are you okay?"Camilla's lips moved.Simon butted in, "She's fine. But Jayden is still unconscious after being shot."Nathan froze, and confusion washed over him. After learning abo
The police officer nodded and said, "Yes, we will proceed according to the procedures." Camilla breathed a sigh of relief and nodded back. She turned to leave.Just then, another officer approached her. "Scott wants to see you."Camilla's brows furrowed. She had no intention of meeting him. But she suddenly recalled Jayden's words when he rushed in front of her.His words were, "Promise me you won't be afraid." What did he mean exactly?Camilla followed the officer into the room where Scott was being held. She stood outside the iron bars, looking at the bruises on his face."Camilla." Scott's voice was hoarse. He sounded different than usual.Camilla looked at him coldly and didn't say a word.Scott knew her well. After what had happened, she definitely didn't have a good impression of him. Hell, she probably wanted him dead."I was already pinned to the ground back then. How did I manage to get a gun?" Scott lowered his eyes and mumbled.Camilla finally reacted. Her brows
"You can't ..." a weak and hoarse voice sounded just then.Camilla paused, and she quickly looked over. She saw Jayden opening his eyes. The voice from earlier was indeed his.Camilla's breathing quickened. She reached out and gently touched his eyes as if confirming that he was truly awake.In the next moment, Jayden held her hand and brought it to his lips. "I woke up to stop you from finding someone else."Camilla hummed calmly and withdrew her hand. She quietly left the ward and went to summon the doctor. She watched as he was wheeled away for a full-body examination.Except for the initial surprise when she heard his voice, Camilla remained calm for the rest of the time. Aside from her calmness, Jayden couldn't get a read on her other emotions. This was a shock to Jayden.He gave Camilla a baffled look before he was wheeled away.That wasn't what he anticipated. He had imagined her crying and rushing into his embrace, scolding him as tears streamed down her face. And afte
Camilla froze, and she immediately turned a bright red.She got up abruptly. She headed straight into the bathroom with her head lowered. Jayden let out a long sigh and shifted his gaze to the entrance. He saw a crowd had formed outside, each with an interesting expression on their faces. They had clearly been standing there for some time."Ouch!" Joseph suddenly cried out in pain. He turned to Tamara. "Why did you pinch me, Tammy?"Tamara gritted her teeth. "Why did you interrupt them? We could have witnessed something awesome."Joseph rolled his eyes at her.Jonathan cleared his throat. He walked in with a grim look and furrowed his brows at Jayden's wet lips. But he quickly averted his gaze. "Are you in any sort of pain?"Cheryl crossed her arms. "You're quite lucky."Jayden remained silent.Jenna hummed gently. "Let's just be glad that he's okay."Although Jackie looked pissed, he didn't say anything.Tamara leaned in, grinning. "Jayden, who would have thought Camilla w
Jenna sighed and whispered to Jackie, "Jayden is recovering soon. You should discard those thoughts. Our daughter's happiness matters more, doesn't it?"Jackie wanted to snort. But when he recalled the passionate scene from earlier, he decided to stop himself. His priority had always been Camilla's happiness. Joseph chuckled. "I'm glad. Our family is in high spirits again."The atmosphere in the hospital room suddenly became cheerful.Jonathan and Cheryl left after a while, followed by Joseph.Tamara and Sebastian chatted with Jayden for a while and left when he seemed tired.In the end, only Jackie, Jenna, and Camilla remained."Camilla, you've been caring for Jayden at the hospital for three days now, and he's about to recover. You should go home and get a good night's sleep. Come back tomorrow, alright?" Jenna pitied Camilla.They had visited every day for the past three days. Every time they saw Camilla sitting in a daze by Jayden's bedside, their heart ached.Jackie look
Whenever Camilla faced difficulties, she would stare over the cliff and into the abyss below. And all her worries seemed less important when she did.Jayden gazed at her and smiled. "Alright, since you like it, we'll live here from now on."Camilla hummed in agreement. The two of them entered the manor. There was no one else around. After all, they would go to the Moore Manor for dinner in the evening.Jayden was physically gifted. He had mostly recovered after a month of rest. After another month of observation, he could start his treatment for the cursed bug once the doctors gave him the green light.As they entered the living room, Camilla went to pour herself a glass of water. But Jayden suddenly hugged her from behind.Camilla's body stiffened, and her breathing grew heavy.Jayden's breath tickled her ear. He leaned in closer and whispered hoarsely, "Camilla, didn't you promise there would be more passionate times ahead? I've been itching with anticipation this past month.
Jonathan gave a nod, and everyone started eating.Old Mrs. Moore was still living at the Simmons residence in Londsville. She hadn't returned to Clacton ever since Tamara's wedding. She even declared that she wouldn't attend any of her grandsons' weddings in the future. Instead, they could bring their new wives to visit her in Londsville.The dining table was filled with chatter and laughter.After dinner, the family gathered in the living room to chat. Tamara linked her arm with Camilla and smiled. "Camilla, your treatment is officially over. Do you feel weird anywhere?"Camilla shook her head. "No."After the final acupuncture, she no longer experienced intense pain. This meant that her condition had indeed been cured.Tamara nodded. "That's good."Just then, the three children approached them, carrying gifts. They handed the gifts to Jayden.Thomas grinned. "Congratulations on your discharge, Uncle Jayden. May you always be happy with Aunt Camilla."Caleb smiled shyly.