Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
Cameron nodded. “Mom, Dad, the ferry’s shut down and my friend can’t get back to Viremont. All the hotels are booked too Would it okay i brought him here to stay with us?”
Levi cut straight to the point with a knowing smile. “Sweetie,
Cameron hesitated. “Yes, Dad”
Levi’s grin widened. “A boy?”
“Yes” petie, is this the friend who gave you that shawl?”
Jacqueline chuckled warmly. “Well then, Cam, you’d better go pick him up. It’s pouring out there. We don’t want him catching
With Jacqueline and Levi’s blessing, Cameron drove off into the storm
About fifteen minutes later, she pulled up to the convenience store where Bradley was waiting.
Cameron stepped out of the car, umbrella in hand.
Bradley stood by the convenience store entrance, clutching a large bag of fruit.
He couldn’t find anything fancy inside a place like this, but he wasn’t about to show up empty-handed.
“Brad,” Cameron called out.
Bradley t y took the black umbrella from Cameron’s hand, his arm sliding around her head to rest on her shoulder. He angles Cameron, leaving nearly half his shoulder exposed to the rain.
The rain was coming down hard, and the wind howled around them
Neither wasted time with small talk-they hurdled back to the car
Even though Bradley had tied the umbres to shield Cameron, the rain was too heavy. Droplets still managed to the
Bradley, on the other hand, was completely soaked. of the umbra oper
Cameron handed him the towel she’d prepared, then noticed what he was carrying, “What’s that?” she asked.
“Fruit.” Bradley said.
“You didn’t eat dinner)
“No”
Cameron stared at him. “You waited for me all evening without eating dinner?”.
Bradley saw her surprised expression and couldn’t help ruffling her hair. “Missing one meal won’t hurt.”
The moment Bradley made that gesture, his hand froze in mid air. Something about this scene felt f
“Come eat at my place,” Cameron said. “You can’t just have fruit for dinner.”
Bradley smiled. “Okay”
Cameron drave Bradley back to Yates Manor
Within thirty minutes, Levi and Jacqueline had the servants quickly tidy up the living room. However, it was already spo
After all, this was Cameron’s first time bringing a male friend home
Lance had returned as well. He lounged on the sofa. “Mom, Dad, he’s just a friend Do we really need to make such a big deal about this?”
Levi shot Lance a look. “If your sister gets a boyfriend before you do, I’d like to see how you and Gavin will show your f faces around here.”
Lance fell silent.
“Who’s getting a a boyfriend?” Gavin had just reached the staircase and only caught half the conversation
Jacqueline smiled, “Cameron has a friend coming to stay w with us tonight”
Gavin hurried downstairs. “What kind of friend
“A male friend,”
Lance said.
Gavin went quiet.
Levi looked at Gavin. “Why are you wearing pajamas? What kind of impression is that? Go upstairs and change into something decent.”
Sensing Levi’s concer
Gavin could only nod. “Alright.”
Just as Gavin headed upstairs, Cameron walked in with Bradley.
“Mom, Dad, Lance, this is my friend Bradley Saunders. The ferry stopped running because of the heavy rain, so he’s say her dripping umbrella by the door.
Bradley had dried off, but his clothes were still damp, and his hair was wet. They could tell he’d been caught in the rain. Bradley cared a bag of fruit into the living room. “Mr. Yates, Mrs. Yates, Lance, hello, I’m Bradley. Sorry for the trouble tonight.” thus tonight” Cameron set
Bradley set the fruit down on the table as he spoke, “I’m sorry for showing up so suddenly tonight. With the heavy rain, I could only grab some that from the convenience store. Sorry about that.”
Cameron stared at him. So the thuit was actually for my family?”
She’d assumed Bradley bought it for himself to snack on, which explained why he’d gotten so many bag
Seeing how thoughtful and polite Bradley was, Jacqueline smiled warmly. “You didn’t need to bring anything, especially in this downpour. Please, down, Bradley. You’re actually the first friend Cam has ever brought home.”
Bradley looked at Cameron with surprise. The first friend she’d brought home? Had Cameron been single all these years, too?”
Levi said, “Please have a seat.”
But Cameron shook her head. “Brad, wait. You’re soaked through. Let’s get you some dry clothes first
She turned to Lance. “Lance, you and Brad are about the same size. Do you have any clothes he could borrow?”
A rare smile crossed Lance’s usually cold expression. “Sure. One minute”
“Thanks, I appreciate it” Bradley said.
Lance nodded at Bradley and headed upstairs.
Cameron asked Edwin to prepare some food for Bradley
Levi and Jacqueline watched Cameron bustling around for Bradley, finding it quite amusing.
Bradley was soaked through and couldn’t sit down comfortably. are you from?”
Levi asked casually, “Where are
“I’m from Sterfall, Mr. Yates. Cameron and I were high school classmates and roommates,” Bradley replied.
Jacqueline smiled, “Oh, roommates. No wonder Cameron cares about you so much.”
A slight smile tugged at Bradley’s lips.
Cameron thought to hersell, ‘Care about him? I don’t really care that much”
Levi continued, “How many people are in your family?”
“My parents and grandmother are still alive, Mr. Yates. I have seven brothers and one sister. I’m the fifth child,” Bradley answered.
Jacqueline looked surprised. “All biological?”
“One of my brothers is adopted,” Bradley ry said, referring to Evan
“Wait, do you know Nathan?” Low asked quickly,
At first, Levi didn’t catch on. But when Bradley mentioned all those sons in their family, it clicked.
“Nathan is my father, Bradley said.
Surprise flickered across Levi’s lace. “You’re Nathan’s sont Your dad and I go way back.”
The world could feel huge one moment and tiny the nest.
The Yates family had lived peacefully on their island for years, keeping to themselves. However, once the island opened up, they conected more on with the outside world.
Nathan was one of Levi’s key business partners.
“Is that so?” A slight smile played at Bradley’s lips. It was perfect
