Chapter 196

One was the girl who had saved his life fifteen years earlier. The other was his first love.

Cameron took a deep breath. He initially thought he and Laura would never cross paths again. He didn't want his past to create distance between him and Dakota, so he had been hiding his relationship with Laura from Dakota. But now, he felt he owed Dakota an explanation. Four days remained until the ceremony.

"Cameron, was it your girlfriend who called just now?" Lena's question interrupted his thoughts.

"Dakota isn't my girlfriend yet," Cameron chuckled, shaking his head.

"Oh."

Lena then asked, "Is she coming to the hospital?"

"Yeah, she's on her way now." Cameron nodded.

"Well, I'll head back since you have someone to accompany you. If you need anything, just call me." Lena's gaze flickered. "Remember, don't push yourself too hard."

"I know."

Cameron watched Lena leave with a gentle smile. Despite her fiery temper, she was genuinely a good person.

Dakota arrived half an hour later. She gasped at the sight of Cameron in bed, bandaged and hooked to an IV. Her eyes reddened.

"Cameron!"

She hadn't expected to see him so severely injured.

"Dakota, you're here." Cameron smiled warmly.

"Cameron, are you okay?" She hurried to his side.

"I'm fine. It's just a minor injury. I'll be discharged in a couple of days," Cameron waved his hand dismissively.

"But you're covered in bandages!" Dakota exclaimed anxiously. She could tell he was gravely hurt.

"I really am fine, Dakota. If you don't believe me, I can get up and walk a few laps to prove it," Cameron said with a smile.

"No, you're a patient now. You need rest," Dakota firmly refused.

"Cameron, were you in a car accident?" Dakota asked, her eyes filled with concern.

"Um no."

"What happened then? How did you get injured like this?" Dakota's expression tightened. "Did you call the police?" She wondered if he'd had a run-in with enemies; it wasn't uncommon in the business world.

Cameron sighed. "Well"

Dakota grew even more nervous. "Is something bothering you, Cameron?"

Cameron wanted to reveal the situation but found it difficult to articulate. He worried most about Dakota's reaction.

"Cameron, what happened? Please tell me, I'm so worried" Dakota urged anxiously. She wanted to understand what had caused his injuries and unconsciousness.

"Well, Dakota"

After much deliberation, Cameron finally decided to tell her the truth. "Dakota, the truth is, my injuries this time are related to Laura."

"Related to Ms. Jones?" Dakota froze.

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