Chapter 21
Jocelyn, was already operates heating the things Cameron had said. She stopped hiding after he roared at her. She got up and approached them, wanting to put her arm in his. He dodged
ber thous
She grabed her teeth and booked at Clementine. After giving her a once–over, the fixed her gaze on Clementine’s legs and said flippantly, “Our dance troupe
form the Johnson nasikure, but the leader informed us it was canceled.
originally had an offer to
vel upon aking fritter did that it was because you couldn’t bear to see others dancing now that you can no longer dance. Honestly, why did you have to call off the performance
because you can’t stand it? You’re as selfish as always. Think about all the people whose livelihoods you’ve ruined!”
“Shut up!“the mentored in unison.
Cammi on even slapped hei hard. She fell to the ground from the force, and pain coursed through her from her belly. “My baby!”
Clementine started. “You don’t have to speak if you don’t know what to say. No one will mistake you for a mute
Chester eyed Camion and joorly coldy. “So, this is what the Fordfamily’s manoes are like.”
After that, he and the other two left without another look back Cameron wanted to run after them, but jocelyn grabbed his pant leg. “My stomach hurts, Cameron!”
Jocelyn was brought to the hospital hy slapped her hard when the awed and dropped her dignified act. She snapped, “Why did you have to go around causing trouble, you bitch?” She’d been at home when the butler suddenly ran in to say Jocelyn had been taken to the hospital. Afraid that something would happen to her grandchild, by had hurried over. That was when she’d run of the Johnson family’s maids and learned what jocelyn had done
Clementine was no longer the Ford family’s adoptive daughter. Her birth father was a diplomat Are the Ford family had fallen from grace, they couldn’t afford to offend anyone. To make matters worse, Chester was presentation Jocelyn insulted Clementine, Chester’s uncle, William Johnson, was the one who’d taken Cameron away and demoted him!
by slapped Cameron after leaming that Clementine was fine. “Who do you think you are now? Who do you think Clementine is? How dare you try to go after her! Do you think she forgive you after everything you did to her, Camaron?”
He clenched his fists and locked down at Jocelyn, who was capping her face and weeping. After a long silence, he said, “I know what to do, Mom.”
His word dad’s just tall to appease Ivy. They made her clutch her chest. “You be the death of me!
for that, she stormed of Cameron turned to glare at Jocelyn. He warned, “Drop whatever unnecessary thoughts you have. These won’t be a repeat of this.”
She was left alone in the ward as the watched him leave. Hatred colored her gaze. This was all Clementine’s fault!
On the day of Michael’s birthday celebration, guests milled about the Johnson residence
Alter Clementine gave him his birthday gift, she and Jason sat in a corner and whispered about going to the chapel. “It’s a little cold in the mountains, so remember to dress appropriately. There’s also vegetarian food up there, so you only need to bring some water and biscuits to have on the way up.”
Jason nodded. Suddenly, a shadow loomed over them. He looked up to see Cameron standing before them “What are you doing here?”
“Are you two going to the chapel in the mountains?”
Clemente looked up at him, and her gaze was dark “I didn’t know you had the habit of eavesdropping”
She didn’t want to waste her time on him. She pulled Jason to his feet and dragged him elsewhere.
Cameron wanted to run the her, but someone stopped him for a conversation. He didn’t get a chance to speak to her for the rest of the banquet
The sky sleek heightenedores the chapel in the mountains, but the fog grew thicker. It mingled with the mist and covered the path.
ind tason made their way up the stone steps leading to the chapel Abell tolled in the distance. The sound echoed down the mountain.
ig trees imiranded the shapel, and the stone flows we covered in moss. The wind blew the leaves from the trees, which rustled as they danced Wind chimes tinkled in harmony
