Chapter 39
Chapter 38: A warning
Camille.
The name alone sem a chill down my spine–not because of the woman standing before me, name that no longer belonged to me.
it because it was my name, buried in the past. A
This woman was different from the desperate figure I had seen at Liam’s office–the one he had almost killed, who had cried for him and even confronted me.
Now, she looked just like the woman I had first met–elegant, composed, beautiful, and intelligent.
Her hair was neatly styled, and her makeup was subtle but flawles
She was wearing a turtleneck, but I doubted it was because of the temperature, given the mild weather. More likely, she was hiding the marks I was certain Liam had left from that strangling
“Mia, you know her–oh. I remember now. You’re with Mr. Anderson, right!”
Gavin’s
is voice pulled me back. I hadn’t even realized I had been staring too long at this won
Camille smiled politely at him extending a hand. “Hi, I’m Camille Davis”
I felt Gavin stiffen beside me, but he quickly composed himself. Tm Gavin Winslow.”
She turned her gaze to me. “Mia, right?”
I nodded. “Yes. So what brings you here? Are you my new neighbor?”
She shook her head. “Oh, no. I’m not. I’m here to ask if we could talk”
“Yeah, if you’re not busy”
I was busy—my children were waiting for me at the hospital. But for some reason, I still found myself sitting on the porch of my house with this
I already had an idea of what this was about
was no one other than Liam Anderson.
Of course, it was
“Do you want some juice? Or coffee, perhaps?” I asked after Gavin stepped inside to grab Rylie’s list of things she wanted from her room.
“Oh, no, don’t bother,” she said timidly. Even her voice sounded different from that day.
She let out a smalipigh before continuing. “I’m here to apologize for how I acted at Liam’s office. Did 1. perhaps hurt you? I was a bit drunk at the time. I remember grabbing your shoulder too hard and-” She hesitated, her words lingering as if embarrassed. “And I shamelessly asked about
I’m okay, how about you??
“How about me?” she repeated as if she couldn’t find an answer to that question.
Anderson hurt you. That was too much. Did you report it to the cops?”
I almost laughed at my own question. Of course, she had no power to do that, but I kept up i
the act–naïve and innocent.
Stur let out a later laugh Report it to the cops! If I did that, I wouldn’t be here. I’d be lying six feet under the ground.” She sighed. “Aside from apologizing 1 actually came here to thank you. If it weren’t for you, Liam wouldn’t have been able to control himself, and I’d be following his ex wale to the other world.
1 alanost clenched my fats, but I kept my expression passive.
ora–wide! The one I look like?
She nodded, smirking before pulling sometising out of her la
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It scava picture.
of me from the past.
She handed it to me, and I take a gasp when I saw a photo of
It was from that day—the wedding photoshoot with my grandmother.
Camilluna looked immaculately beautiful in a white dress sewn by the grandmother who loved her dearly-
1 teh my heart squeeze with pain as memories of that day rushed through my mind.
But I controlled myself I’m Mia. And aside from the expected shock of seeing Liam Anderson’s ex–wife, who looked exactly like me, nothing else should show on my lace
It’s shocking, night! You really look like her, except for your eye color. Still, Liam believes you are her, and even if we try to convince him otherwise
“Why are you telling me these things and showing me this picture, Miss Davis! I cut her off.
She looked slightly taken aback but quickly composed herself, sighing. For saving me that day, I want to do you this favor.”
tiam Anderson is a dangerous man, Mia. I’m telling you this so you won’t get swayed by his actions. He’s nice to you because he thinks you’re his
-safe, Camilluna”
she calls this a favor while bitterness and envy flicker in her eyes.
That expression quickly shifted to sorrow and pain.
“My cousin–Hunter–warned me about him, but I didn’t listen. He took an interest in me when I introduced myself. Then I found out it was because of my name. Whenever he overheard someone being called Camille, his attention would snap to that woman”
Really
dy knew the answer.
“Camilie is his ex–wife’s name?” I asked, feigning curiosity, though I already
Yo. Camilluu… thats her full name.”
I stared at the picture she gave me. “What happened to her? Is she missing?”
“No She died. She was kidnapped by Liam’s enemies and killed. But Liam never believed it, even with the body they recovered and the DNA sample they texted”
Flues of that nightmare slammed into my mind. I had to clench my hand behind my back, digging my nails into my palm to anchor myself.
“And why didn’s he believe it!
She let out another humodless laugh. “He said it wasn’t Camilliana. I guess it was all just has guilt. He abandoned her. He betrayed her by cheating.
nth that poor woman’s twin sister And she was even carrying his child.”
This Camille Duvus knows everythung, huh!
“That’s tragic.” I replied, sounding appropriately sympathetic.
Tknow. That’s why I came to warm you about Liam Anderson”
“Miss Davis, I appreciate it, but I already told hun–I am not this woman.”
now, and I believe you. You’ve lived here in Cali your whole lile, riglu?“
“Then you should really stay away fan Liam! I can even help you with that!” She grabbed my hand as if begging me. “You should leave this place.
e Mantudent where Liu can’t bid you!
At first glance, fins won might seem genuinely concerned. Hut my harsh experiences had taught me how to read people like her.
She want concerned
Slie was scaird.
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Scared of me getting Liam’s ‘love‘ and attention.
She was desperate to be the only one to remind him of his late ex–wife.
I pulled my hand away, “Thanks for the offer, Miss Davis, but I don’t see any reason to do that.”
Her expression changed. Her lips pressed together like she was holding herself back. “Don’t say I didn’t warn Like Liam Anderson,
you. You need to stay a
ay away from a man
A humorless chuckle escaped me. ”
“Okay, if you say so
Her eyes darkened. Tim serious. You may not believe me, but Liam… he’s dangerous. I made the mistake of trusting him once, something to him. But he only knows how to take and destroy. And when he’s done with you, he’ll leave you with nothing.”
, of thinking I meant
I stared at her. letting the silence stretch between us
Oli darling, you have no idea.
I already knew exactly what kind of man he was
1 had lived a life with him
simply smiled. Tll keep that in mind.”
“I hope you do,” she said, standing up and finally leaving.
But just before she walked away, she glanced over her shoulder. “Be careful, Mia Liam doesn’t let go of what he thinks belongs to him.”
I watched her disappear down the driveway, my smile fading when she was out of sight.
If only you knew–Liam Anderson already let me go once.
Staring at the picture, a smirk formed on my lips as tears escaped my eyes.
What an unbelievable act of yours, Liam.……..
But I’ll use this to my advantage.
You’re longing for Camilliana, huh?
How dare you, monster.
