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Cameron didn’t remember how he’d barged into Clementine’s room and ripped her journal to pieces. All he knew was that she’d stood before him with tears streaming down her face when
Heilpanicked at that moment, but the panic had given way to anger when he remembered the contents of the journal. “I’ve only thought of you as a sister since your first day here. How
uld you have formed such duty thoughts about me?
u’d better forget all about them if you want to remain at the Ford residence! If this gets out and people hear about this, you’ll be disgracing our family!”
edstar med off after routing those words. He hadn’t looked at her again.
Cameron touched the journal, which had been patched together. He could imagine how Clementine had broken down in tears after he’d left. Then, she would’ve put the journal back together
te diving her tears.
as there were tolds and creases all over the journal from where the tears had dried on them. The ink had run from the tears, leaving
rhaps the blew had been too huge for her to handle as there w many words illegible.
It’s stop Cameron from feeling the strong love Clementine badence held for him, though. That was why she died time and time again to get him back by her side. How could he have agreed, though?
James and Ivy’s objection would’ve been enough to break Clementine’s heart again. So, to thoroughly make her give up on him, he’d gotten someone to put on an act with him Jocelyn had volunteered upon learning his idea. She’d smiled bitterly and said, betrayed my best friend–the must already hate me. I might as well make her hate me more,
I had acted at the sight of Jocelyn’s wavering body. But Later, he learned it was all part of has scheme.
Everything had gone according to plan. He and Jocelyn had grown closer, and Clementine’s love for him had faded. He’d stayed out all night for the first time because of Jocelyn. He’d detely allowed Joehm to leave a hickey on his neck. He’d held Jocelyn’s hand and announced their engagement and marriage…..
The love in Clementine’s eyes had thoroughly disappeared, leaving only aloofness and distance. Those were the only things she felt for him after giving up on him
At the time, Cameron had been glad. He’d been relieved that she’d finally stopped loving him. Yet he was in such pain after realizing his feelings for her–they had come too late. His sorrow primcated the room as he cluiched the journal to his chest and broke down in tears
Half a year passed before Clementine set foot against Gildon City Airport. When first leaving for Miraglia, she thought she wouldn’t ever turns. She didn’t expect to be back just h after her departure
half a year
This time, she was back attend Mauren’s mentor’s birthday celebration on Maureen’s behalf. Maureen was unable to return to work commitments, so she’d sent Clementine in her read Toense het salery, Maureen had also led her sister’s son to accompany Clementine.
She’d only been away for half a year, but everything she saw made her folke she’d gone to a different world Jason Hale, who sat beside her, exclaimed at the scenery outside. born and raised in Miraglia. This was his first time in Summeria
Before their trip, Maureen had called a good friend in Summer and led them for men and Jason. So, they didn’t h family sent someone to pick them up
He’d been
head to a hotel after leaving the airport. Instead, the Boyd
The Boyd residence was in the southern part of Gildon City. Their neighbors were all affluent families. Maureen’s mentor’s family, the Johnsons, weren’t far from the Boyds Across the road was where Cementine had once lived. She was dazed when she saw the familiar street. She’d wallurd that path countless times
The Food Family had adopted her when she was six. That was the very path she had taken to get to the Ford residence.
When he was 15, Cameron had picked her up at the dance troupe because she’d stayed out too late. That was also the path he’d walked with her on his back.
The day of Cameron’s wedding, she’d watched as he’d drive away on that path. Then, she’d taken the same path to the airport.
Aland suddenly waved before her eyes, pulling her out of her reverie,
What tape you staring at?” Jason asked.
Clementine shook her head and retrated her gaze.
The car pulled up side the Boyd residence. As soon as they got out, Lauren Brown greeted them warmly. They hurriedly gave the gifts they’d prepared to the waiting maids.
After a pound of small talk, Lauren led them to the rooms, which were already prepared. They were both on the first floor and facing the south. They only had to push open the glass doors to see the beautiful backyard
