Chapter 128
He had thought she just needed time to cool off, that she would come back on her
But she never did.
Cameron was irritated.
Where could she possibly go on her own?!
He forced down the unease rising in his chest, letting only anger remain.
Beside him, Anne spoke softly, “Is it because of me… that she’s upset? I should go.“%
“Other than Reese liking me, it’s obvious she doesn’t welcome me. I really shouldn’t stay.” But Cameron caught her wrist before she could turn away, his voice laced with displeasure.
“As long as Reese likes you, that’s enough. Don’t worry about whether she welcomes you or not. If she doesn’t want to come home, let’s see how long she can keep it up.”
Reese jumped with joy when she heard Anne would be staying.!
“Yay! I finally got a new mommy!”
She twirled happily. “No more dealing with that fat lady who always nagged me!”
Cameron paused for a moment; stunned. But in the end, he said nothing.!!
That night, Anne stepped into Cameron’s room wearing a sheer lace nightgown, cradling a bottle of strong liquor in her hand.
“Cameron, have a drink with me.”
Irritated and restless, he grabbed the glass from her and downed it in one go.!!
From the moment he’d first been intrigued by her, the desire had slowly faded into nothing.
“So it really was just novelty.”
A bitter laugh slipped past his lips.
He knew all of Anne’s games, the way she changed into different lingerie each night, hoping to lure him in, just like back at the
rehab center.
But now, the passion had long since died.
“What did you say?” Anne asked, straddling his lap with practiced ease, her voice thick with seduction.
Seeing no resistance, she leaned in and kissed him..
Fueled by alcohol, Cameron suddenly picked her up and tossed her onto the bed, pressing down as he kissed her with force.
“Cameron B
Anne gasped. The air between them grew hot and heavy
Yet in that moment, Julia’s tear–streaked face suddenly surged into his mind, her body crushed, lying on the ground. Her eyes were shattered, lifeless. The hopeless despair that had burned into his memory.
Suddenly, he shoved Anne aside and got out of bed.
“You sleep here tonight. I’m going to the guest room.”
Without glancing back, he walked out and shut the door behind him.
Anne had already been living in the house for a full month. Apart from Reese’s constant excitement, Cameron had grown quieter with each passing day.K
“Daddy, Miss Lawrence said I don’t have to go to kindergarten!”
When Cameron returned from a long day at work, he found his daughter sprawled on the floor, scribbling all over it.
He frowned, glancing over at Anne, who simply smiled and said sweetly, “Too much pressure isn’t good for kids. She’s five, it’s the age to explore freely!”
Cameron stared at her, emotions unreadable. “Take care of Reese. I’ll be away on business for half a month. Here’s a card, buy whatever you need.
Anne accepted the black card with a gleam in her eyes and assured him, “Don’t worry, I’ll take great care of Reese.” The next day, the butler reported that the French tutor had been dismissed.!
By the third day, piano lessons were canceled for an entire month.”
On the fourth day, he discovered that the million–dollar wine collection at home had been emptied; Anne had used it to throw
a party
His phone kept buzzing with alerts for high–value transactions. In just one month, Anne had already spent over eight million dollars.&
He called the butler for an update on the house.
12:05 AM P
He called the butler for an update on the house.
“Mr. Cruise, the young miss is doing well, very happy. Miss Lawrence caters to her every whim.”
Cameron finally exhaled, feeling slightly relieved.
Anne wasted money, so different from Julia, who had always kept the household in perfect order and never once asked him for a dime.
Still, as long as she took good care of his daughter, he didn’t mind the spending.
But the butler added cautiously, “Miss Lawrence let the young miss eat through the entire fridge of ice cream. Even the sweets and chocolates that the madam once restricted, she now eats as much as she wants. It’s been days since she’s had a proper meal
Cameron’s face darkened. “What did you just say?”
The butler hardly dared to breathe, stammering. “Miss Lawrence said we should fulfill the child’s every wish… only then can her inner world be rich.”
Without another word, Cameron hung up and booked a flight home that very night.”
