Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 515

Camilla was looking and feeling quite different today, and I couldn't quite put my finger on what had changed. I guessed that she was just thrilled to be picking up Fidelia.

There was an unmistakable aura about her, a far cry from the ostrich with her head in the sand that I'd known before.

"Camilla, I'm genuinely happy to see you," I said after she finished exchanging pleasantries with the kids and approached her.

"Aaliyah, you've been such a gem. I didn't want to trouble you with driving Fidelia back and forth, so I decided to come get her myself. Needed a little break, and thought I'd pop by to visit your parents." Camilla's smile was so down-to-earth.

Her words were beyond reproach.

"I've never been to Silverdale City, and after seeing all the photos and videos Fidelia sent me, I just couldn't resist the urge. So, I took this chance to visit. I didn't give you a heads-up, hope I’m not intruding."

She finished with an awkward grin, nervously swallowing.

Hannah, hearing this, grabbed her things and left, clearly done with the conversation.

I kept my smile bright, "Camilla, please, you're always welcome here, though you've picked a bit of a tight time. School's starting in just a few days, and I wish you could stay longer."

After saying that, I gestured for her to follow, "Let's head back, and my mom's cooking knowing you're coming."

"How could I let her go to all that trouble?" she replied, reaching out to pick up Carl.

Carl shrugged off her hand, "No, I want Mommy to hold me."

She paused, looking at me with a hint of embarrassment. I quickly explained, "Carl had a bit of a scare recently, and now he's all clingy and doesn't want anyone else."

"What happened?" she asked, her face a picture of concern.

"We can talk about it later because he understands everything," I whispered, not wanting to discuss the matter in front of Carl.

Camilla nodded. "OK."

I got Carl down and took his hand, leading him gently because he was getting too heavy for me to carry.

As we walked and talked, I showed Camilla the sights of Oldtown Avenue.