Chapter 237

“Why are you avoiding me, handsome? I won’t bite,” Tara teased as she noticed Cameron’s

somewhat forced smile. “Or are you worried your girlfriend might get jealous? Are you henpecked?” She chuckled.

Cameron’s lips twitched. He wondered what she meant by henpecked. To him, it was about cherishing his partner, not being dominated by her.

“Did I hit the nail on the head?” Tara’s sensual lips curved slightly as she observed Cameron.

Cameron just rolled his eyes at Tara.

“Ha, you’re really something, handsome.” Tara laughed. Her eyes gleamed with mischief. “You know, I was really sad when you blocked me on Messenger. How about this? Add me back, and I’ll video call you every night after my shower?”

Cameron almost choked on his saliva at her bold proposition. Even with his composure, he found her too much to handle.

The pharmacy owner coughed a few times after overhearing Tara’s daring words. But he knew Tara well enough to understand her brashness was all talk. Her aversion to men was well–known.

appearance, he knew any man who tried to get too close or had ill intentions would learn she

for Mr. Smith?” the owner asked,

for him,” Tara confirmed.

in your grandfather’s condition?” the pharmacy owner inquired,

friends. They often played chess on Sunday afternoons. It was a shock to learn that her grandfather had late–stage liver cancer six

Tara replied as her

owner sighed deeply.

I have to prepare the medicine for my grandfather,”

turned

your grandfather,” the owner said.

before taking the medicine and

usual vibrant

taking its toll on her. He

turned. Her once playful expression was now devoid

inquired as he locked his gaze with hers. “Late–stage liver cancer,” Tara responded.

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