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Austin said with an apologetic smile, "My mistake."

Cameron barely glanced at him before moving to sit beside Gavin. "Hey, Gavin."

"Cam." Gavin nearly fumbled his laptop, stunned by her proximity. Cameron had accepted him after bringing Pearl back to Yates Manor, but this was the first time she had voluntarily approached him.

"Are you hungry? Thirsty? Tired?" The usually unflappable Gavin now fussed like an overeager butler.

Cameron chuckled, "Just do your work. Don't mind me."

Gavin grinned. "I'm not busy." He immediately fetched pastries, fruit, and drinks for her.

Helen hadn't expected Cameron to be so indifferent toward Austin. Then again, Cameron had been equally aloof during their first meeting.

Helen smiled, trying to smooth things over, "Don't take it personally, Austin. Cam is just not much of a talker."

Austin gave a smile. "No problem at all."

Gavin and his parents' attention remained laser-focused on Cameron.

As Austin chatted with Helen, his gaze kept drifting toward Cameron. The way her family doted on her was undeniable. He watched this scene and

smiled.

Cameron sensed his stare and turned to meet his eyes. Austin immediately offered another tentative smile.

Cameron simply looked away, expression unchanged.

Austin was mused, thinking, 'Girls really know how to nurse a grievance. It was just a tiny misstep, and she is still treating me coldly. Guess I'll have to be extra careful not to anger her.'

Still, his smile lingered. He thought, 'But now, as Helen's junior, I've got a reason to be here. And that means more chances to come to see her.'

At this thought, Austin couldn't help but smile.

Helen noticed Austin's lingering gaze on Cameron, and for some reason, a quiet sense of disappointment settled in her chest.

The first time Helen had seen Austin by the artificial lake on campus. His stunning appearance had taken her breath away. With his classical elegance and aristocratic charm, he was ridiculously attractive. And he had been the one to approach her.

At the time, Helen had been talking to her friend about her newfound sister when Austin struck up a conversation.

Hearing she lived on a private island, Austin had wistfully mentioned he had never visited one. Helen couldn't resist inviting him.

By lunchtime, Austin, as Helen's guest, naturally joined the family meal.

Levi, Jacqueline, and Gavin focused on Cameron, not paying attention to Austin. Seeing Austin, Cameron shot him another icy glare.

Austin pretended not to notice, his smile unshaken.

Jacqueline ruffled Cameron's hair. "Sweetheart, we made all your favorites. Try the fish."noveldrama

Only after piling Cameron's plate did she remember Austin. "Austin, help yourself. Make yourself at home."

"Thank you, Mrs. Yates." Austin's manners were impeccable.

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Cameron's eyes narrowed, but Austin's grin didn't falter åt all.

The Yates family's attention remained fixated on Cameron, though she clearly needed no coddling.

As Helen's guest, Austin became her responsibility. When he flashed Helen a dazzling smile, her heart stuttered.

After lunch, Jacqueline led Cameron upstairs to her walk-in closet. “Cam, I

bought the perfect dress last week. It'll look divine on you. Try it."

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