Chapter 71: Having Second Thoughts
Cammy’s eyes flickered between Greg’s, her heart pounding in her chest as if urging her to finally give him the answer he was hoping for.
Greg noticed the slight hitch in her breath, a clear sign of her nervousness. Unlike before, he didn’t want to push her. This time, he wanted her decision to come from her own heart, free from pressure.
Gently, he cupped her face, pressing a tender kiss to her forehead before leaning in until their foreheads touched. Closing his eyes, he spoke softly, "If you need time, take all the time you need. There’s no rush."
He paused, his tone calm and reassuring. "But whether you decide to stay here or take the apartment Ric mentioned, let me at least assign a security team for you. I’ll also hire two female bodyguards who can double as your cook and housekeeper if that’s what you choose. Your safety and comfort are what matter most to me."
"Greg, I really want to say yes," Cammy began, her voice soft but conflicted. "But Ric’s aunt is like a mother to me—she’s been such a good friend, and now that Duncan knows I’m alive, it’s only a matter of time before he tells my mother. If I move in here, she’ll find out and start a fight with me.
I already have a lot on my plate and as much as possible I don’t want to give my mother a reason to add more problems than I currently have now."
She took a deep breath before continuing, "I don’t want you to worry either, so I’ll accept your offer of the bodyguards and take Ric’s offer on the apartment. My landlords will be nearby, and so will Eve and her daughter, who plays with Dylan. I think we’ll be fine there. Does that sound fair?"
Greg let out a long sigh, his lips curving into a strained smile. "Yes, I suppose it does. But I’ll make sure you have security around the clock, and you’re not allowed to complain about it. Understood?"
Cammy smiled warmly, her heart full of gratitude. Without a word, she slowly wrapped her arms around Greg, catching him so off guard that he froze for a moment, completely taken aback by her unexpected embrace.