Chapter 281


    Cam smiled and patted Erica’s thigh. “What time did you get here?”


    “Got here at 1 AMst night. I wanted toe straight over, but Connor wouldn''t let me. He said you''d finally fallen asleep and didn''t want me


    disturbing you."


    When Erica mentioned this. a look of helplessness mixed with understanding appeared on her face.


    “He is really thoughtful and caring,” Cam chuckled softly. Her eyes were filled with tenderness. She thought about everything Connor had done for


    her, and it still moved her deeply.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024.


    The two sat on the sofa, chatting happily. Time quietly passed, and before they knew it, it was noon


    Cole was about to get up and go downstairs to get some food for them, but then he saw Young walking in with two big grocery bags.


    “Mrs. Emily prepared lunch for you,” Young said with a smile, handing over the bags.


    Cam and Erica were surprised and exchanged nces, both showing delighted expressions. They hadn’t expected Connor''s mother to be so


    considerate as to specially prepare lunch for them.


    “Looks like Connor''s mom really likes you, treating you like family already,” Erica joked.


    “She''s wonderful.” Cam replied with a smile, sending Emily a thank-you text.


    She put away her phone and said to Cole. “Cole, join us for lunch.”


    ‘I''ll just grab something downstairs,” Cole shook his head.


    “Come on, join us. Mrs. Emily prepared something for you too.” Cam insisted, opening up the grocery bag and cing it in front of him.


    Cole initially hesitated, but with Cam''s enthusiasm and remembering it was Mrs. Emily’s kind gesture, he nodded, “Okay, thank you then.”


    Cam had reheated the bagels and milk Cole had brought over that morning and ced them on the dining table


    "We''ve got-fresh food, so no need far


    these,” Cole said, touched yet


    slightlyembarrassed as his simple


    offerings contrasted with thefeast


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    “I want the milk and bagels,” Cam insisted with a smile.


    Cole chuckled and nodded repeatedly, “If you like them, I''ll bring them for you anytime.”


    “Sure,” Cam beamed brightly. After her mother’s illness, she had trulye to see Cole as a father figure.


    Just after theyfinished unch,


    Connor pushed the door open and


    walked insGam watched him


    surprisedty. Her brow slightly


    furrowed. "Why are you here s@


    early? Couldn''t you have rested a bit


    longer?”


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    “I had enough sleep,” Connor replied, having gotten up and freshened up at home before rushing back, unable to wait.


    He gently tousled Cam’s hair. His eyes were full of love. “I got enough rest. wanted to see you earlier.”


    He paused, then asked, “Have you had lunch?”


    “Yes, your mom brought us food, and it was delicious.” Cam looked up at him. Her face was glowing with happiness.


    ‘I didn’t eyén know she brought you.


    food. Seeins like she doesn''t care


    about Her son anymore now that she


    has 2 @ daughter-inw,” Connor


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    “What are you talking about...” Cam lowered her head, murmuring softly,


    Erica sighed lightly, "I feel like a third wheel here.” She turned to Connor. “I''ll leave you two alone. I need to catch up on some sleep.”


    “Sure. Go get some rest,” Cam said, holding her hand.


    After Erica left. the room returned to its peaceful state.