My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 180 Together Again?

Evelyn

For a few seconds, even though I understood Cameron's words perfectly, my body and mind refused to accept them. My soul though? I wouldn't say anything from her side because it had been long since I'd been nice to her. I was stunned-stunned by his sudden shift in demeanor, his unexpected decision, and the pained look in his eyes that seemed to cut right through me. "Cameron... what are you-"

"You know exactly what I'm talking about, Evelyn," he said, his voice steady as he took a step closer, his gaze locking with mine. "You know what you truly want. Every part of you knows. But you're stopping yourself. I've watched you wrestle with this for days, and I've chosen to turn a blind eye, but I can't do that anymore. You need to give yourself what you want. You can't let fear imprison you like this. Life isn't meant to be lived in chains. This is not how it fucking works! If you love him then go and fucking give it a chance!" "Cameron, it's not what I want. You're misunderstanding everything," I pleaded, struggling to convince him, and myself.

Cameron's laugh was bitter, a sound of resigned acceptance. "How long do you plan to keep this charade and do this to yourself? Do you really think pretending to be happy with me while your heart belongs elsewhere won't hurt us both? Let me tell you, Evelyn-it fucking will. So much that you can't even imagine. And trust me, this will only get worse if you don't stop right now, right here," He said, "It's not just about avoiding pain-you're setting us up for more heartache. You're choosing a path of regrets and sorrow if you don't follow your heart. This is not going to end well. You will hurt me more by choosing to not live with the man you love because I might have you, but you will still never be mine and I never wanted you like that. I wanted you whole, to myself, all mine-but you only feel completed with him. He is the one who completes you and it fucking hurts to admit, but I can't change it. But at least, I can accept it knowing you'd be happy with him. Don't do this to yourself just because you fear hurting me because you will end up hurting both of us in the cycle. This needs to stop, Evelyn-for both of us."

His words were like a cold splash of water, bringing clarity to the confusion I had tried so hard to deny. I saw the glimmer of tears in his eyes, and the silence between us felt like a heavy shroud.

God.

"I've dragged you into this mess, haven't I?" My voice cracked as I looked at him, tears brimming in my eyes. It wasn't that I didn't love Cameron, but my love for Jacob was all-encompassing. I could never place anyone above him-not even myself.

"You didn't drag me into anything, sweetheart," he said, stepping closer and gently cupping my cheek. His touch was warm and soothing, but it only made me ache more for Jacob. I wished more than anything that this tender touch was his, that I could be with him, anywhere but here. "I knew from the beginning this was a losing battle. I took my chance at happiness, and I don't regret a single moment with you."

His unexpected words left me momentarily speechless. "You don't?" I asked softly, my voice barely above a whisper. Overwhelmed with guilt, I struggled to find the right words, but they eluded me.

"No," he replied with a sad, gentle smile. "I don't." His thumb brushed away a tear from my cheek, his touch tender. "And there's something I haven't told you. This is my last month in America. I'm moving to Scotland to take over my father's business. So, in these last few weeks, I did the most daring thing I could think of-I tried to win over my crush and make her love me back. And, I might have failed but-"

"You didn't," I said, finishing his sentence with a sigh, tears slipping down my cheeks once more. "But your crush couldn't love you more than her first love. She couldn't erase him from her heart. She couldn't make herself belong to anyone else. I love you, Cameron, but it's just that....I love him more."

flood his expression. "Then... tell Jacob that he might win

"Besides, tickets aren't cheap these days. Why waste money when you could

of levity in the midst of everything. "Thanks, Cameron," I said, leaning in to plant a kiss on his cheek. "Thank you for helping me. If it hadn't been for you, I would have never realized what I truly

car with a playful shove. "That's my favorite car, and soon it'll be carrying my favorite woman, so drive

replied, managing a final smile before leaning in to give him another quick kiss on the cheek.

the engine, and sped out of the parking

rush of adrenaline

if he's already left? What if he's boarded the

I couldn't bear another moment without

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it later. I dashed inside the house, finding Clara and Dad waiting for me in the living

is he?" I asked,

"You don't have much time. Hurry." He let out, as if he already

at the thought of Jacob being so close to leaving. I didn't even think to ask about his flight time. I was

up as well.

toward the airport. The road was mostly

shouting drivers and theret

tires. I had