Camilla jumped in surprise. She gave Simon a questioning look.Simon muttered faintly, “Use it how you want. I’ll deduct it from your salary.”Camilla stared at Simon. She didn’t know what he was thinking about.Didn’t he want to…What was the meaning of this?Simon noticed the look Camilla was giving him. He smiled, “What’s wrong? Do you think I’m acting weird? Truth be told, so do I.”He had always been a womanizer. Women were like clothes to him. One day he could have one by his side, and on another day, he would have a new one.He had never felt this way before. His heart broke when he saw her pale, and he grew soft when he noticed she was afraid. Not to mention, he would feel bad when he looked at her helpless self.Damn it.When had Simon ever cared this much about a woman?Camilla hesitated. “I’ll…just be an assistant, right?”Simon smirked devilishly. He gave her an amused look. “What’s wrong? Do you feel bad for taking my money? Well, it’s been some time since I got
Tamara pecked Melanie’s chubby cheeks. “Melly is the best!”Melanie wrapped her arms around Tamara’s neck and snuggled up to her.The door to the greenhouse opened, and Sebastian walked in. When he witnessed the duo’s heartwarming interaction, his gaze softened. “Why are you two here?”“Melly wanted to meet up with Jay.” Tamara passed Melanie over to Sebastian.Sebastian pouted at Melanie. “Oh? Melly likes Uncle Jay?”Melanie blinked up at him. “I like Daddy more.”Sebastian chuckled. “You’re such a charmer.”Melanie snuggled up to Sebastian.Meanwhile, Thomas and Caleb were playing video games in a corner.After Thomas’s fifth defeat, Caleb couldn’t help but exclaim, “You’re a noob, Thomas.”Thomas retorted, “I’m not! I’m just feeling a little under the weather, that’s all. Once I get better, I’ll be sure to carry us through the game.”“Me, Daddy, and Mommy are all good at this. Why are you so bad at gaming?” Caleb asked in all seriousness.Thomas rolled his eyes.He wasn
Tamara shrugged helplessly at Thomas. “Thomas, not even I can help you now.”Tamara had picked a supporting character. She followed Thomas throughout the game, yet, she still witnessed his demise time and time again.Thomas gritted his teeth.That was it!“What about Daddy? Did you secretly help him?” Thomas pushed the blame onto Sebastian.He suddenly saw Sebastian maneuvering another supporting character and facing another opponent.It seemed like he was having fun.Thomas stomped his feet.So was Caleb the one who kept defeating him?And his parents were just there for moral support?A head suddenly popped up in front of Thomas. He raised his head slowly.Oh. There was another who was also here as moral support.Melanie blinked her eyes and squished Thomas’ cheeks. “Don’t be angry, Thomas, or you’ll get wrinkles soon.”Thomas sighed, “Thanks.”He wasn’t angry.He was just annoyed.Caleb put down his phone slowly. He spoke up, “Do you know how bad you are at the game
Upon reaching the gazebo inside the greenhouse, Jayden retrieved his phone and proceeded to make a call. “Please find out where Camilla’s brother is currently receiving medical care, including the details of his illness and associated costs. I need to confirm the veracity of her statements,” he instructed the person on the other end of the line.“Yes,” his man complied.After Jayden hung up the call, he glanced at another number. A familiar name appeared on the screen.Jayden’s gaze darkened. Five minutes later, his phone rang. His men had gotten the information he requested.“Sir, we have found what you asked for. Camilla’s brother has been diagnosed with congenital uremia. He has been in the hospital for most of his life, but his family couldn’t pay his recent medical fees. He also needs five hundred thousand dollars for a kidney transplant,” informed his man.Jayden’s brows knitted tightly together. “So she was telling the truth,” he thought to himself.He recalled Camilla’s d
“Nat, excuse me for a moment. I need to take this call.” Camilla smiled at Nathan before leaving the ward with her phone in hand.“Hello?” Camilla answered the call. The smile on her face disappeared without a trace.“Come over now,” came Jayden’s low and cold voice.Camilla was taken aback. She quickly retorted, “My brother will be undergoing surgery soon. I can’t go over now.”“I thought his surgery was in three days,” the man snarled. “Camilla, you are still my student. You have to listen to me.”Camilla furrowed her brows. This aroused her curiosity. How did Jayden learn about her brother’s operation?“Bring me the D2 file from the research institute,” said James before he hung up the phone.Camilla squeezed her phone tightly. Her heart was clouded with bitterness. After composing herself, she turned around and put on a smile before returning to the ward. “Nat, I have something to do and will be taking my leave. I will come back to accompany you tomorrow, okay?”Nathan nodd
Jonathan was caught off guard as Tamara approached with a young woman in tow. “Who is this?” he asked, his tone tinged with confusion.“Uncle Jon, Aunt Cheryl, Jason, Jordan, Joseph, this is Jay’s girlfriend, Camilla,” smiled Tamara as she introduced Camilla to her family.Camilla felt a lump in her throat. “No…”She turned to Jayden unconsciously.She was sure Jayden was upset with Tamara for the erroneous introduction.Would he put on a pissy look or deny their relationship?Camilla was afraid Jayden would do the latter, so she immediately spoke up, “No…”Tamara cut her off. “Come on now. You don’t have to be shy. The both of you have been together for quite some time now, and you were the one who nursed Jay back to health when he regained consciousness. Jason knows that, and you’re my friend too. Let’s take this opportunity to make your relationship official. Isn’t it great?”Camilla repeated to herself, “Isn’t it great?”There was nothing great about this. Her body tensed
Cheryl glanced at Jonathan and said nothing. Jason smiled faintly and said, “Jay found himself a nice girlfriend.”Cheryl immediately raised an eyebrow at him. “Why are you acting like an old man? Even your younger brother has a girlfriend. Aren’t you worried about yourself?”Jason paused. He shouldn’t have spoken. “Haha...” Joseph laughed maniacally, but he soon received a disdainful look from Cheryl. “And you think you’re any better?”Joseph fell silent immediately.Cheryl then turned her gaze to Jordan. She observed his cold, expressionless face and waved her hand in dismissal. “Forget it. Who would like an icy sculpture like you?”Jordan rolled his eyes.Jason snickered while Joseph burst out laughing.Cheryl stood up.” Alright, since there’s nothing else to talk about, you guys can leave now. I’ll go and visit your grandma.”She pulled Jonathan with her. “Come with me.”Jonathan sighed.They were already in their fifties and sixties. Couldn’t she let him retain some
“Joseph... it’s me, Kimberly,” came a soft and cautious voice of a girl from the phone.Joseph paused. “Is there anything I can help you with, Miss Lore?”Kimberly’s breathing quickened. “I heard you were discharged from the hospital today, so I wanted to come over and visit you. How are you feeling?”Joseph smiled faintly and said, “Thank you for your concern, Miss Lore. I’m feeling better.”“Well...can you come out now? I’m outside.” Kimberly’s voice grew even softer. It was tinged with shyness.Joseph was startled and looked toward the front door. He saw a chauffeured car parked outside.“I’ll come out now,” said Joseph before he hung up the phone. He walked toward the front door.When he opened the door, the car’s door swung open as well. Kimberly emerged from the vehicle, dressed in a beautiful pink dress that accentuated her cute and lovely appearance.She looked up at him with timid eyes. There was a bright smile on her beautiful face. “I’m glad you’re okay.” Kimberly