“She didn’t need anyone’s sympathy.” Those around her only looked at her with pity. Camryn found pity to be the last thing she wanted. With her father gone and her mother indifferent, she was nonetheless doing quite well for herself.
While her income wasn’t substantial, she managed to cover her expenses and even save a little for the future. Though her savings weren’t large, she felt proud to have set aside a few thousand dollars by living frugally.
After all, Camryn was blind. She did not rely on others for care; she was capable of sustaining and supporting herself, which was a significant accomplishment in her eyes.
One day, she hoped to reclaim what belonged to her father. That was a long-term goal. Camryn had made great strides, exercising patience in her journey. Her current priority was to treat her eyes. She intended to continue pretending to be blind until she could see again, all while quietly gathering evidence.
Once she had sufficient proof and the means to act, Camryn would reclaim everything her father had owned. She also wanted to uncover the truth about her father’s death—whether it was due to depression, suicide, or murder.
Callum watched her in silence. She reminded him of a rose, sometimes shielding herself with thorns. This thought brought to mind the bouquet he had purchased.
He had almost forgotten that he brought the flowers with him into the restaurant. Picking up the bouquet, he extended it to Camryn.
“Mr. Callum?” she said, catching the floral scent as she gently pushed the bouquet away.
“For you. I hope these flowers brighten your day,” he replied. The warmth in his voice nearly broke down Camryn’s defenses.
As far back as she could remember, the kindest person in her life had been her aunt. However, her aunt had moved far away when Camryn was still young.
in elementary school. There was also a nanny, but her mother