Chapter 6
As the customer finished her payment codes, she said to Camila, “You’ve always been quite the charmer, Camila. Got a boyfriend yet?”
Camila just smiled and shook her head.
“What are you looking for in a guy? Maybe I can set you up,” the customer offered.
“No need for that, another customer chimed in from a different table. “With her looks, she could easily be a beauty queen. The line of suitors must stretch all the way to Paris.”
“Absolutely, she can take her pick.”
“Td love for Camila to be my daughter–in–law. It’s just that my son isn’t quite up to par
The neighborhood regulars went back and forth, making Camila awkwardly stand in the middle..
“If there’s a good match, just let me know, I’ve got the matchmaking fee ready,” Claire said as she came over and put an arm around her daughter’s shoulder.
“No problem!”
At that moment, Camila wished she could just vanish.
1 made you so
some chicken soup with lots of greens. Come and eat,” Claire invited Camila to sit down.
Camila scooped up a spoonful of chicken soup and swallowed it, feeling a wave of contentment wash over her. She’d been eating it for over a decade and got tired of it, but she found herself craving it ever since she moved out.
“Camila, have some fruit after your soup, her mom suggested.
Looking up, Camila saw Cole approaching with some freshly cut apples.
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