Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
But she’d turned him down, both straight-up and in more subtle ways, more times than she could count.
Bes told him not to waste his time sticking around her.
But none of it seemed to matter.
“So what I’m supposed to do now? Just cut ties with him and never talk to him again?’ Cameron wondered.
At their age, they were way past playing those kinds of childish games.
Maybe it was better to keep things at a comfortable distance and leave them at that. That was what adults would do.
Besides, over the past few years, aside from school, Cameron had spent most of her time in the lab.
She’d promised Elijah’s dad that she’d develop a cure for leukemia as soon as possible, and she wasn’t about to break that promise.
Now that she’d done it, she could finally take a breather.
Noticing her silence, Amelia said, “Maybe you should try dating Elijah, I think he’s outstanding, definitely someone you could spend the rest of your life with.”
Cameron raised an eyebrow. “Since when is dating something you can just try out?”
“And why does that sound exactly like something Bradley would say?’ she thought.
“Just give it a try. Elijah’s crazy about you. He’d never let you down,” Amelia said, her tone full of sincerity.
Seven years had passed.
It was rare that a man could love a woman for so many years without a single trace of hesitation.
Back then, Amelia only had feelings for Bradley for a little while. The moment he turned her down, she got over him just like that.
Compared to Bradley, Elijah was really amazing.
‘It’d be such a waste if Cam missed out on a guy like him,’ Amelia thought.
But Cameron patted Amelia on the shoulder. “I’m swamped tonight. Go have fun on your own.”
With that, she strolled off, wine glass in hand. speechless.
Amelia was left standing there, totally
She could only sigh in defeat.
“Are you still waiting for Bradley?” Amelia tered under her brea
No one-not even Amelia-really knew what had gone down between Cameron and Bradley.
Once Cameron was done making the rounds, Elijah finally strolled over.
He noticed her bare arms, took off his black suit jacket, and draped it over her shoulders. “Careful. It’s quite chilly tonight.”
Cameron took off the jacket and handed it back to him. “Thanks, but I’m not cold.”
Elijah pressed his lips together.
“She’s even turning down my concern?’ he thought.
He was just looking out for her, like a friend would.
Seeing the disappointed look on Elijah’s face, Cameron said firmly, “Elijah, it’s been so many years. You really shouldn’t keep wasting your time on me.”
Elijah was shocked.
She said it again.
Every time he heard those words, it felt like a punch to the gut.
But to him, it was never a waste of time.
Time was meant to be wasted, anyway.
For him, time only mattered when he was spending it with the one he loved.
Without another word, Cameron turned and walked away.
Elijah’s eyes followed her graceful silhouette as she left, and he murmured, “So… Are we not even friends anymore?”
After the celebration ended, Cameron returned to her room.
She took off her makeup, showered, and slipped into a comfy pair of cotton pajamas. Then, she stood on the balcony, looking out at the sea
“Cam?”
A knock sounded at the door, along with Jacqueline’s voice.
“Coming,” Cameron said as she opened the door..
Jacqueline walked in, holding a glass of milk. “You must be tired after tonight. Have some milk and get some rest
“Thanks, Mom,” Cameron said, taking over the glass.
Jacqueline sat down nearby, watching her with a warm, loving gaze.
“Mom,” Cameron said after finishing the milk, looking at Jacqueline, “Is there something you wanted to talk about?”
Jacqueline nodded. “C?m, I noticed a Mr. Moore tonight. He couldn’t take his eyes off you the entire evening. So… What’s the story between you two?
Cameron replied, “We’re high school classmates.”
Jacqueline smiled. “High school classmates? That’s basically childhood sweethearts.”
Cameron was speechless.
Jacqueline grinned and asked, “Cam, is he pursuing you?”
Cameron shot back, “Mom, are you trying to marry me off already?”
Jacqueline fell silent.
Back then, she and Levi set a rule: no dating for Cam before she turned twenty.
But they had never expected that even now, at twenty-six, she still hadn’t dated anyone, not even once.
Honestly, that was rather odd.
Helen was only a year older than Cameron, and she was already a mom.
Jacqueline wasn’t in any rush to see Cameron get married.
Still, at her age, Cameron should at least experience a relationship.
A girl’s youth was precious, after all.
And in Jacqueline’s eyes, Elijah was honestly a really good choice.
But it seemed like Cameron was always a bit distant with him.
Jacqueline took Cameron’s hand, hesitated, and asked softly, “Cam, is it that you… don’t like boys?”
Cameron just stared at her, lost for words.-
She sighed, “Mom, you don’t have to worry about that. I’m straight, okay?”
Jacqueline pressed, “Then how come you’ve never dated anyone?”
Cameron looked up and met Jacqueline’s eager gaze. After thinking for a moment, she said, “Mom, maybe the right person just hasn’t shown up yet
Jacqueline replied, “Cam, you spend all your time in the lab. How are you supposed to meet anyone?”
Cameron fell silent.
Jacqueline took her hand and said gently, “Cam, you spent years and finally succeeded in developing a cure for leukemia. Now it’s time to take a break and clear your mind.”
Cameron understood her worries and nodded. “Okay.”
By the time Damian and Camilla returned home, it was almost midnight.
They thought everyone else was already asleep.
