Cameron took a slow sip of her coffee. "I don''t think anything."


    Amelia fell silent. She leaned closer to Cameron, curiosity sparkling in her eyes. "Cam, Xander''s back in the country. Be honest with me-did hee looking for you again?"


    Cameron shook her head. "No, you''re overthinking it."


    "Really? I heard he used to chase after you pretty intensely."


    "If you don''t believe me, keep listening to others." Cameron''s tone carried a hint of dry amusement.


    Amelia paused, then tried again. "So you''re not interested in Xander at all?"


    Cameron simply continued drinking her coffee, offering no response.


    "I guess that means you really do like Bradley," Amelia concluded.


    Cameron''s grip tightened slightly around her coffee cup, but she still said nothing.


    Amelia waved her hand dismissively. "Fine, you''re impossible to crack. Go ahead and die alone then."


    Cameron just smiled, staying quiet.


    "You bettere to my mom''s birthday party," Amelia continued. "All the eligible young men from Viremont will be there. You can see if anyone catches your eye."


    "I''ll definitely be there," Cameron replied.


    When David called, Cameron was picking out a birthday gift for Kate at the mall.


    David''s voice carried a smile. "Ms. Yates, the head of Joe Law Firm from Steerfall is here at ourpany. Mr. Saunders says you two are good friends, and he''s willing to be our legal advisor for free."


    Cameron couldn''t find words to respond.


    When she remained silent, David continued, "Ms. Yates, if you''re okay with it, I''ll sign the contract."


    Cameron finally spoke, "Wait, I''ming back right now."


    She had already chosen Kate''s birthday gift-a diamond bracelet. Cameron quickly paid and drove back to the office, heading straight for David''s office.


    As she reached the doorway, she spotted the man sitting on the couch with his back to her.


    Early summer had arrived. Bradley wore a simple white dress shirt, and from behind, she could see his strong, broad shoulders and back.


    Cameron''s heels clicked against the floor as she walked in.


    "Ms. Yates." David immediately approached when he heard her arrive.


    Bradley turned around at the sound, his handsome face still framed by gold- rimmed sses. A slight smile yed on his lips as he nodded.


    "David, I''d like to speak with Mr. Saunders alone," Cameron said.


    "Of course." David tactfully excused himself and closed the office door behind him.


    Bradley studied Cameron for a moment, noticing her slightly disheveled hair. "Sorry for making you rush back here," he said apologeticatty.


    Cameron simply sat down across from him and gestured with her hand. "Please, sit."


    Bradley settled into his chair. "Cameron, I want mywyers to provide free legal services to yourpany. Would that be okay?"


    "Why?" Cameron asked. "Your firm has a solid reputation and plenty of business. You''re doing well financially. 50.this is charity werk?"


    Bradley shook his head. "Cameron, this is my way of making things up to you."


    She looked at him with confusion. "Making what up to me?"


    Bradley said, "Cameron, I don''t know what I did to hurt you seven years ago, but I want to apologize." Cameron watched him in silence.


    Seven years apart, her attitude had been cold when she''d first seen Bradley again. She''d carried all that resentment from his sudden disappearance back


    then.


    Now, Cameron feltpletely calm. After a moment of silence, she said, "Okay. I ept your apology."


    AD