Chapter 197


    “Yes,” Cameron replied, ncing nervously at Dakota.


    Dakota felt a sudden tightness in her chest.


    She looked at Cameron and asked, “Because of... what happened?”


    “Because of an ident yesterday.


    Cameron took a deep breath.


    "An ident yesterday?”


    Dakota''s eyes narrowed.


    “You went to see Ms. Jones yesterday?”


    "Yeah."


    Cameron nodded.


    “There was an unexpected incident, so I got injured.”


    “Dakota, what if I mean, what if I told you that I knew Ms. Jones from before? Would you think I lied


    to you and then dislike me?”


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    Cameron felt a tingling sensation on his scalp. Still, he decided to be honest with Dakota.


    Dakota''s heart trembled.


    It turned out that Cameron had known Laura for a long time.


    This exined why Laura had shown her such special attention and signed such a big contract.


    Initially, Dakota had doubts when Laura stated that she valued her abilities.


    Dakota understood her abilities weren''t enough to catch Laura''s attention, and she had also


    suspected Cameron''s rtionship with her.


    When Cameron imed he didn’t know Laura, she had believed him unconditionally.


    Still, something felt off.


    Her lingering doubts were now finally confirmed with Cameron''s revtion.


    She wondered why Cameron would lie about such a thing when it was a good thing.


    "Cameron, why did you hide from me that you knew Ms. Jones? This is a good thing, isn''t it?"


    Dakota was puzzled.


    “It''s because of a past that I''d rather not revisit,” Cameron exined.


    "A past that you''d rather not revisit?”


    Dakota was stunned, and then It dawned on her.


    “I see,” she murmured, pursing her lips.


    “Are you... angry?”


    “I''m not angry.”


    Dakota shook her head.


    “Really?”


    Cameron looked unsure.


    “Really.”


    Dakota nodded with a gentle smile.


    “Thank you, Cameron, for telling me this.”


    “Um... Why do I feel like you''re acting strange?”Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    Cameron''s scalp tingled slightly.


    Unexpectedly, Dakota didn''t ask him what that unpleasant past was. He thought that it was


    common sense to gather that a girl was upset if she didn''t ask any further.


    "Am I that petty in your eyes? I understand you.”


    Dakota wrinkled her delicate nose.


    "Everyone has their own past and secrets, right? What matters is the present. You''re acquainted with


    Ms. Jones because you''re excellent. Why would I be angry?”


    If she were to me anyone, it would be herself for not being good enough to keep up with


    Cameron''s pace, and for depending on Cameron''s connections to secure Laura''s cooperation.


    Cameron felt his heart stir.


    He looked at Dakota, who was particrly understanding at the moment. A deep sense of warmth


    emerged in his eyes.


    “Thank you, Dakota.”


    "What are you thanking me for? I should be thanking you for your honesty,” Dakota said.


    Cameron could have easily avoided exining these things to her, but he still chose to do so. It


    showed that Cameron truly cared about her feelings, which made her happy.


    “Silly girl.”


    Cameron smiled warmly.


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    “I''m not silly, you are.”


    Dakota pouted.


    He could have exined the situation to her before. She contemted the reason for himing


    clean now.


    She pondered if he was nning to leave Yrando and move to Leving


    Dakota suddenly felt uneasy.