-Cameron was about to rest when the received a text hom beste.
Austin (Cameren, guess where
Holding her phone, she realized they hadn’t spoken since the SAT
Cameron: Are you at Noble Vists? Did you go looking for me?)
It was past 11 PM. Surely Austin wouldn’t show up there without informing her.
Austin: (No.]
Cameron: Then where 7)
Austin: At my place.
Cameron: At Fraser Villa? it’s so late. Aren’t you going to bed?
Austin [Sorry, Cameron. I forgot about the 8–hour time difference. It’s almost midnight where you are.)
Cameron: Are you abroad?
Austin: [Yes]
Cameron: It’s good to travel after the SAT.]
She knew Austin’s situation in the Fraser family was tough.
Austin:Cameron, I’ll be away for a while. Let’s meet at the graduation ceremony.]
Austin planned to keep his secret for now, wanting to surprise her later.
Cameron: Okay. Have a good time.]
Austin: It’s late. Good night, Cameron.]
Cameron: [Alright. See you soon.
She put down her phone, turned off the light, and fell asleep.
While Cameron slept, someone else tossed and turned in bed, unable to drift off.
Xander irritably climbed out of bed and flopped back down, staring at the ornate crystal chandelier above. He took several deep breaths
It had been days–Cameron hadn’t sent a si
He wondered whether she was mad at him. He regretted being impulsive with the dress. Maybe it had made her uncomfortable
Xander was so regretful and blamed Tyrell endlessly, convinced his friend’s terrible idea had driven her away. Now, Tyrell wouldn’t even answer his calls.
He wished he’d never given her that dress. Now, Cameron ignored him, and he had no excuse to reach out.
In the dead of night, Xander buried his fage in his pillow and groaned, finally waking Logan and Gwen.
Chapter 4801
Gwen pulled him out from under the piñow “Ramiler, what’s wrong! Are you hurt?”
Xander pointed to his chest. “Here”
Owen panicked. “Logan, call the family doctort
“Mom Xander stopped her “it’s a bestache What can a doctor do
Only Cameron could heal this pain
Logan asked, “How did this start
Given knew ander better. After staring at her son, she asked, “xander, are you in love? Did you breaki
Xander said, “Ne
He hadn’t even started dating yel. Cameren’s Indifference proved that it was Xander’s one sided loom for her
Logan and Gwen exchanged a look and were sure that Xander was hiding a romance,
Gwen said gently. “Kander, we know something’s going on. Talk to us, maybe we can help?
“Really?” Xander perked up.
Logan said, “We’ve been around the block more than you.”
Just thinking about Cameron’s rejection made Xander’s chest ache
Gwen said gently, “Tell us.”
Xander stared at the floor. “I like a girl. I took her to dinner and gave her a dress the other day. She refused it, so I threw it in the trash”
Logan and Gwen froze.
Gwen swatted Xander. “You have your father’s stubborn pride.”
Xander looked up. “What do you mean?”
Gwen said, “Your ego is too big. How can you chase someone like that?”
Logan interjected, “Girls don’t need “chasing”
Gwen shot him a look. “Not everyone was
like
ΠΕ
Logan rolled his eyes. They’d fallen for each other naturally, unlike guys who pursue uninterested girls.
Xander grabbed Gwen’s arm. “Mom, tell me how to win her over.”
Gwen said,
“You need boldness and sensitivity.”
Xander frowned. “What does that mean?”
Gwen said, “When she rejected you, did she just not like you, or the ph, or was she just being shy?”
Kander suddenly lit up, leaping out of bed. “Mom, I get it!”
Cameron definitely didn’t hate him. She must have refused the dress out of shyness or because it was too much.
Someone as stubborn as Cameron wouldn’t accept gifts easily.
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Chapter 480
His meed instedly lined. Xander ushered his parents nut. “Thanks, Mom, Dad, I get it now Go back to bed. Goodnight-
Gwen protested at the door, “I haven’t linidari
xander said, “Tunderstand your print, Mom”
Logan pulled Gwen away. “Leave him be. He’s an adult let him figure it out. No need for us to meddle”
Gwen sighed. “You’re right”
Once the door closed, Xander grabbed his phone to text Cameron, then checked the time.
It was too late. She’d be asleep.
Even if he tested her now, she probably wouldn’t see it. He’d wait until morning.
In a VIP ward of a private hospital in Fiora; Beth sat by the hospital bed, gating at Eric with maternal affection. “Eric, are you really okay? if you are, f Lake Simon back home”
Simon sat quietly by the side, focused on drawing with a sketchpad
Eric still had white gauze wrapped around his head and a cast on his right leg. Lying in bed, his face was ruddy yet his voice remained weak. “Mom, I’m really fine. Given Simon’s special situation, you should go back. Brad is enough,” said Eric.
Bradley sat nearby, silently glancing at him. He’d noticed that Eric had been subtly introducing his female friends to him these past few days, even tryin to matchmake him with some of them.
Bradley thought Eric had misunderstood. If these beauties were introduced to Eddie, his brother would surely welcome them, but Bradley had r
interest in them.
He’d just turned adult and genuinely had no mind for dating
Beth said, “Brad has his own life too. He just finished the SAT and hasn’t even rested for two days.”
Beth was kind–hearted, always considering others. That was why Eric dared not tell her the truth or involve her in his charade
Bradley shook his head. “Mom, I’m okay. Taking care of Eric isn’t tifing it’s like a break, You and Simon go back. handle things here.”
Beth asked, “But isn’t the law firm busy?”
Bradley replied, “There are other colleagues at the firm. Eric is more important”
Eric smiled. “Mom, I’m truly not seriously injured. I just need to rest and recover slowly”
Beth suggested, “Then why not go home to recover!!
Hearing this, Eric immediately shook his head. “No, I don’t want to go back”
if he returned to their home country, Bradley would follow, and all his efforts would be in vain.
Eric added, “I have final exams soon. I can’t miss them, or this whole semester will be wasted.”
Beth sighed. “Exams mean nothing compared to your health.”
Eric found himself at a loss for words.
Bradley said, “Mom, don’t persuade him anymore. I’ll stay here with Eric. You go back.”
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