Chapter 257: Still Bitter
Cammy sat at a quaint corner table in the cozy little café just across the street from the wedding dress boutique. The soft hum of city life outside contrasted with the peaceful buzz inside—clinking mugs, murmured conversations, and the gentle hiss of the espresso machine.
She glanced at her watch, then looked up just in time to see Eve entering with a bright, eager smile on her face.
"There’s my beautiful bride-to-be!" Eve greeted, leaning in to hug Cammy tightly. "Are you ready to pick up your dress? I’m so excited, I could burst."
Cammy laughed softly, her nerves lightened by Eve’s warmth. "I think I’m more nervous than excited," she admitted. "But yes, let’s get it done."
As they both sat, Cammy took a sip of her iced tea and glanced out the window before turning back to Eve. "By the way, I was going to leave my car with you and Greg’s driver since Ric and I will be staying at the resort from now until the wedding."
Eve shook her head with a soft chuckle. "Thanks, but no. Harry’s been consistent lately—he picks me and Cassey up in the morning. He drops her off at school, and then we head to work together. It’s been... nice."
Cammy tilted her head slightly, curiosity twinkling in her eyes. "So... what’s the plan now that you and Harry are back together?"
Eve leaned back against her chair and sighed, a thoughtful smile curving her lips. "Right now, we’re taking things slow. After everything we’ve been through, we realized rushing it won’t help. We’re both new in our roles at work, and we want to focus on that—and more importantly, being the best parents we can be for Cassey."
Cammy smiled, genuinely happy for her friend. "That sounds mature... and really beautiful."
Eve shrugged with a small grin. "It’s not perfect. We’ve got a long way to go. But for now, this feels right."
The two women shared a quiet, meaningful look—two friends, both navigating new Chapters of life, love, and motherhood—before Cammy stood and said, "Shall we get that dress?"