Chapter 287: Top Secret
Cammy laughed lightly, wiping a stray tear. "Everything’s fine. It’s just... today’s the big day. We’re going to find out the baby’s gender. Greg’s been so excited. He wants to start decorating the nursery and buying baby clothes the second he knows."
Ric smiled through the sadness still glimmering in his eyes. "Ah... I see. That’s a beautiful moment. Go on, Cammy. Don’t let me hold you up."
She stood up slowly, balancing herself before giving him one last grateful look. "Thank you, Ric. For everything. Really."
Ric nodded. "You’ll be a great mom. Again. And I’m just glad... that after all the storms, you’re finally seeing sunshine."
As Cammy walked away with Andrea, Ric remained standing, watching her go. His heart ached, but it was no longer from regret—it was from release. He had loved her, lost her, and somehow, still found peace in letting her go.
As Andrea helped steady Cammy on her feet, Greg approached them, pushing a wheelchair with a proud, almost giddy smile.
"Your royal chariot, my Queen," he said with a dramatic bow.
Cammy rolled her eyes affectionately. "You do realize I can still walk, right?"
"Yes," Greg grinned, "but I also know the doctor said not more than thirty minutes of standing, and I don’t want to take any chances. Besides, it gives me an excuse to spoil you."
Cammy laughed softly, touched by his thoughtfulness. "Fine, you win." She eased into the wheelchair and adjusted her hospital gown as Greg took the handles.
"We’re coming too," Ellie announced as she and Eve appeared beside them, matching grins on their faces.