Chapter 594
“Cam!” Jacqueline nearly fainted at the sight of a full–grown tiger growling at her as she exited the car.
Instinctively, she wanted to hide behind Levi as she always did in the face of danger. But instead of fleeing, she yanked Cameron into her arms, voice trembling as she soothed, “Cam, don’t be afraid. I’m here.”
“Shh, it’s okay,” Levi immediately shielded both mother and daughter.
Gavin stood rooted to the spot.
Though Pearl had growled, she made no move to attack.
Realizing this was Cameron’s pet, Gavin froze in shock.
“Dad, Mom, don’t be afraid. This is my pet, Pearl,” Cameron said softly.
Levi and Jacqueline stared in disbelief. Even the worldly Levi was astonished by his daughter keeping a tiger as a pet.
Jacqueline thought she’d misheard. “Cam, what did you say?”
Cameron patted her mother’s back reassuringly, then held out a hand to Pearl. “Pearl, come here.”
Pearl let out a cute whimper and trotted happily toward Cameron, eager to see her after so long.
“Stop,” Cameron called out, fearing the tiger’s leap might startle Jacqueline.
Pearl halted abruptly, letting out a pitiful whimper.
Cameron approached and ruffled its head. “Good boy.”
Soothed by her touch, Pearl nuzzled Cameron’s knees.
Jacqueline couldn’t believe her eyes, half convinced she was dreaming
She turned to Levi, who beamed with pride. “My baby girl is incredible. You raise a tiger as a pet.”
Jacqueline was speechless.
Gavin stepped forward hesitantly. “Cam, you said if I hug this tiger, you’ll accept me as your brother?”
Though Pearl seemed tame with Cameron, Gavin knew she was a wild beast. A single bite could turn him into her next meal.
Cameron nodded.
Gavin gritted his teeth like a man marching to his death. “Fine.”
“Gavin!” Jacqueline cried out. She turned to Cameron. “Cam, forget about accepting him. You already have one brother–who needs Gavin?”
Gavin knew his mother feared for his safety, and Cameron understood too.
Since Jacqueline was terrified, Cameron decided to end this prank She’d only wanted to tease Gavin for his initial unfriendliness when she’d rejoined the Yates family. In truth, she’d already accepted him after days of bonding.
Before she could speak, Gavin addressed his mother. “Mom, let it be. A promise is a promise—I’ll do it.”
Levi chimed in, “Go on, give it a hug.”
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