Cameron took the book and nodded, "Yup, this is the one. Thanks, Brad. I didn''t expect the study to have such a good selection."


    She''d just mentioned it offhand without expecting the book to actually be on the shelf.


    Bradley gestured to the armchair nearby, signaling for Cameron to have a seat. Cameron sat down, holding the book in her hands.


    "Cameron, are you thinking about studying medicine? Do you want to be a doctor?" Bradley asked.


    Cameron shook her head. "No, Brad. I don''t want to be a doctor. I want to study pharmaceuticals."


    She didn''t need to learn-she already knew it. But in this world, she needed a legitimate identity to create mèdicine.


    "Pharmaceuticals?" Bradley looked surprised. "That''s a tough field. The work''s even harder than being a doctor."


    Being a doctor was exhausting, but working in pharmaceuticals was even tougher. But honestly, it sounded pretty cool.


    Cameron shrugged. "I don''t mind the hard work. I''m just really interested in it."


    Bradley smiled. "I was actually thinking, if you want to study medicine, t could introduce you to my younger brother. He''s already a fantastic doctor."


    Plus, his maternal side of the family has been in medicine for generations. Cameron raised an eyebrow. "Your brother? How old is he?"


    "16,” Bradley replied.


    Cameron blinked, momentarily stunned. Seeing her reaction, Bradley chuckled. "You don''t believe me?"


    Cameronughed, a little in disbelief. "No, I believe you. I''m just surprised your brother is that skilled at such a young age."


    Of course, she believed him. Bradley didn''t have a reason to lie about this. Also, he wouldn''t lie about something like that.


    Bradley smiled and let the topic drop. He wasn''t the type to brag, and honestly, anyone hearing about his family might think it sounded a little unbelievable.


    He went back to flipping through hisw book, and Cameron flipped open her own.


    Although she was already familiar with the content, it never hurts to review it. Plus, she might even learn something new that she had missed before this.


    After that, neither of them said a word. The study was quiet, with only the sound of pages turning. Their reflections appeared in therge floor-to-ceiling windows, peaceful and beautiful.


    A while passed before Cameron put her book down and stretched her neck. "Brad, I''m getting sleepy. I''m going to head to bed."


    Bradley''s eyesnded on the obsidian stud in Cameron''s right ear. He asked, "You''ve been wearing that earring this whole time?"


    Cameron reached up to touch it and nodded. "Yeah"


    Bradley said, "It looks good on you."


    But maybe it''s time for a change.


    Cameron smiled. "Thanks, Brad. Good night/"


    Bradley smiled back. "Good night."


    When Cameron woke up the next morning, the sun was already high in the sky, its rays spilling into the room.


    She rolled over under the covers and suddenly remembered she had ns with Austin. Quickly getting out of bed, she washed up and hurried downstairs.


    Bradley and Pearl were watching TV in the living room.


    "Morning, Brad. Morning, Pearl." Cameron greeted cheerfully.


    Pearl barked, enthusiastically rubbing its head against her leg. Seeing this,


    Cameron smiled and gave its head a gentle scratch.


    "Morning. Breakfast is ready," Bradley said as he stood up.


    "I''ll skip breakfast, Brad," Cameron replied.


    "You have ns?" Bradley asked, noticing her in a rush.


    Cameron nodded. "Yeah, I need to head back to Noble Vista. I promised to meet Austin there."


    Even though she hadn''t set a specific time to meet up with Austin, she figured he would be out as early as he could since he disliked being at home.


    Bradley put down the remote and stood up. "I''ll give you a ride."