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

for Mr. Smith?”

usual for him,”

improvement in your grandfather’s condition?” the pharmacy owner

grandfather, Dylan Smith, were old friends. They often played chess on Sunday afternoons. It was a shock to learn that her grandfather had late–stage liver

as her bright

pharmacy owner sighed deeply.

I have to prepare the medicine for

turned somber.

my regards to your grandfather,”

before taking the medicine

figure. Her usual vibrant demeanor was replaced

on her. He followed her to the door. “Dr.

once playful

I ask what illness your grandfather has?” Cameron inquired as he locked his gaze with hers. “Late–stage liver cancer,” Tara responded.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255