Gale was enveloped in mystery.


    My mother hadn’t encountered her until she revealed her witch power.


    So, by all ounts, Cami shouldn’t have recognized Gale or sensed any familiarity with her.


    This implied that Cami might provide a crucial lead.


    My spirits lifted, and I pressed on, “Cami, why did this familiarity strike you? Have you met her before?”


    Yet, Cami didn’t respond right away.


    She looked at me and remarked casually, “First, bring me a jar of fine wine and a feast of scrumptious meals.


    Then I’ll consider sharing more.


    It’s been ages since I’ve savored good food, and I’ve missed it terribly.


    ”


    Realizing this might be a pivotal moment, I agreed without a second thought.


    “Absolutely, I’ll arrange that for you immediately!”


    To demonstrate my earnestness, I didn’t delegate the task to one of my father’s aides.


    I took it upon myself to select the wine and meals Cami desired.


    But after I presented the wine and food to her, Cami wasn’t ready to let me off the hook.


    While she sipped her wine and nibbled at the food, she kept finding faults.


    After a bit, sheined with a scowl, “This wine isn’t strong enough.


    Did you dilute it with water?”


    Not long after, she moaned, looking displeased.


    “Is this supposed to be tasty? It’s far from it.


    Despite being confined for years, I’ve had better porridge than this.


    ”


    I had no other option but to repeatedly switch the wine and food.


    Whenever Cami voiced a grievance, I would patiently rece it without any grumble.Belonging to N?velDrama.Org.


    Eventually, even my father lost his patience.


    He scowled and mentioned, “Debra, it seems like Cami is just toying with you.


    Why put up with her antics?”


    Yet, I persisted in catering to her.


    I was well aware that Cami was toying with me, but she had once aided my mother.


    And it was for my mother that she had endured over a decade in that bleak cell.


    I felt obliged to do something for her.


    So, without any protest, I assured my father, “Dad, this is merely a challenge for me.


    Once she sees my genuine effort, she’s bound to share what she knows.


    ”


    Unable to sway me, my father reluctantly let it be.


    After several trips, Cami ceased her capricious demands.


    She even invited me to join her.


    “No need for more running around.


    I’m somewhat content now.


    Come, sit, and share a drink with me.


    ”


    I sighed in relief.


    I had finally touched her heart.


    As we drank, Cami reflected, “I was concerned you’d take after your father, given your closeness with him.


    Yet, here you are, showing the same kindness as your mother.


    That’smendable.


    ”


    Sensing Cami’s newfound respect for me, my heart swelled with happiness.


    Raising my ss, I proposed cheerfully, “To you, Cami, thank you.


    ”


    “Cheers!”