Chapter 274: Choose Me
Cammy’s heart pounded in her chest as she stared into his eyes. Her world was spinning—guilt, love, shame, hope—all crashing into each other like waves in a storm.
Greg reached for her hand again, gentler this time. "You don’t owe Ric your life just because he tried to protect you. He knew what he was doing; that was his choice. You owe yourself the chance to be happy. To choose. So I’m asking you, Cammy. This time... choose me."
Cammy drew in a deep, trembling breath and closed her eyes. For a moment, the world fell away. She reached into the whirlwind within her, where guilt twisted with fear, and love warred with duty. She peeled each layer back until she found the truth buried beneath it all... what she truly wanted.
When she opened her eyes, there was no more hesitation.
She turned to Greg and looked into his eyes, searching... and then smiling—a radiant, unguarded smile that bloomed slowly until it reached the corners of her eyes and spread across her face like sunshine breaking through storm clouds.
Greg’s breath hitched. Her smile was like a balm to his worn-out soul.
"It’s you, Greg," Cammy whispered, her voice unwavering now, strong and clear. "I choose you."
She tilted her head playfully, and her smile grew even wider—unstoppable, beautiful, real.
Greg stared at her for a second, as if trying to process her words. Then the dam broke.
"Oh my God—thank you! Thank you!" he blurted out, his voice cracking with emotion as he lunged forward and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into a tight, overwhelming embrace.
Cammy let out a soft laugh, muffled by his chest, as she hugged him back with all the strength she had.