Chapter 590

In fact, the flowers were a well–thought–out gesture from Camille.

She had a hunch that victory was in the bag. With Arnold on the case, it was a sure bet.

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After sending the flowers anonymously, Camille slipped away quietly, making a beeline for the parking lot.

Her long lashes fluttered gently, and her heart trembled just the same.

She mused over Arnold in the courtroom, dressed in a sharp, tailored black suit, exuding charisma and passion as he delivered his arguments with gusto. His handsome features, as striking as a movie star’s, seemed to carve the truth out of the criminals, revealing their sordid nature. Her cheeks flushed with a rosy warmth, and her heart raced uncontrollably.

“You could at least say ‘hello‘ before you leave, Ms. Camille,” a familiar voice called from behind, melodious and captivating.

Camille stopped dead in her tracks, took a deep breath, and slowly turned around.

Arnold stood there, still in his prosecutor’s attire, his posture as straight as an oak, taking long strides toward her. “Also, perhaps you’d like to tell me what those flowers you sent meant.”

Camille steadied herself and met his intense gaze. “Sunshine lilies, they symbolize victory.”

“I thought they meant that you have a thing for me,” Arnold said with a tilt of his head, leaning in slightly.

Camille’s heart skipped a beat, her eyes twinkling. “Prosecutor Arnold, you do have a sense of humor.”

“Do I?”

Arnold’s breath hitched, his gaze searching hers, “Or is it yet another misunderstanding you’ve led me into? First a kiss, now flowers, what next? I’m rather intrigued.”

“There won’t be a next time,” Camille said, a surge of restlessness rising within her, turning to leave.

Arnold swiftly pinned her against the wall, his muscular arms tensing, making his suit stretch tight. “Ms. Camille, what is this? Playing me? You think this is funny?”

His words were as blunt as a bachelor’s, unseasoned by the games of love and romance.

Camille laughed, her eyes glistening. “What’s the matter, Prosecutor Arnold? Can’t take a little game?”

game of feelings

a bittersweet ache spread

was a good man, and that if she let him

family’s broken past and her own glossy exterior hiding a numb core, did she really as him?

He was

fit for love, didn’t want to hold him back, yet she

the open, it would be rude not to accept your challenge.”

someone as good

her heart, her smile returning as she hooked her little finger with his. “Just a game, no feelings involved. Pinky promise.”

his long lashes

slightly, a flicker of regret passing through her. But then, he took off

game, give it

badge in her palm shining like a morning star.

if they’d just enjoyed a hot shower. But the tension of the past days had left them both exhausted, and they longed to crawl into bed

they got into the car, Thaddeus‘ phone rang.

a glimpse of the caller ID–Jareth–and a knot of anxiety tightened in her chest. “Thaddeus, pick up, it must be something

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he answered. “Jareth, what’s

over to my place right now? Marilla’s been crying nonstop over Elspeth’s situation. I can’t calm her down, and I’m really worried she’s going to make herself sick. Please, can you come? She’s closest with

a distance, they could see Lily standing anxiously at the front door,

and Thaddeus approached hand in hand, their faces

distressed. “Mr. Thaddeus, Ms. Evadne, thank goodness you’re here. Marilla is in a

a pang through both

above anyone else, but now even he can’t

even more at Lily’s words, and

stop crying,

curled up on the floor, her hands clenched tight, her whole body shaking uncontrollably as she

her, holding her tightly, his black shirt crumpled and stained with blood from where she

want to see Mom.” Marilla’s lips

he struggled with the weight of his own resolve. “No, absolutely not,” he declared firmly.

want to see someone like that?” Jareth’s voice was thick with emotion, unusually stern, so much so that he startled even himself. “Tell me, did she ever care for you? Did she ever

was

Jareth’s retort came too

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