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"So…? You don't talk to your mom either."
She has a point, but how would that look in front of my niece if I abandoned her mom right in front of her?
I'm trying to be the best example of what a man should be since Cammy's dad is an alcoholic who plays video games all day to hide away and avoid getting the help he needs. I don't want Cammy ending up like Josslin. Married to a guy who isn't present in Cammy's life. Not that Josslin doesn't deserve some of the Karma she's getting. I just don't want that for my niece.
"You can come to dinner, and then I'll drop you off at your hotel after. After that, you're on your own," I tell her.
"See? We're getting along so well already," Josslin says, handing me her bag as if I'm her chauffeur.
I'm going to fucking regret this. I already know it.
I take the bag anyway. It's obviously heavy, and if I leave it for Josslin to attempt to lift in the back of my Jeep, we'll be here all day, and my goal is to get dinner over with and drop Josslin back off at whatever hotel she booked.
Cammy gets in the front seat before Josslin can and then soon, I'm back in the driver's seat,
Cammy bends closer to me again.
"You'd better not let her talk you into going fishing with us tomorrow like you caved on dinner."
I lean in closer to Cammy. The jeep is loud but whether Josslin hears me or not is none of my concern.
"I'll throw myself overboard if that happens."
Cammy starts laughing, and then I pull off the curb, and we're off to Scallywag's.
Brynn
It's been a few hours since I got settled upstairs in the apartment.
The space is your basic run-of-the-mill, two-bedroom apartment but Rita has every wall painted in a bright color.
There are two small rooms with a shared bathroom, a small living space with a couch and TV, and a small L-shaped kitchen with everything I'll need. It's perfect for one more week while I pound out the last of my book.
Downstairs, the lunch rush is over and there are a few tables coming in for early dinner.
"Cammy!" I hear Rita's voice from across the restaurant.
I quickly glance up to find three people standing at the entrance of the restaurant.
Rita throws her arms around the young woman standing next to Seven. That must be Cammy.
The moment Rita pulls back, I'm struck by the resemblance of Seven and Cammy standing next to one another. The Wrenley family must have strong genetics or Eli and Seven must look a lot alike.
Then, my attention is taken up by the striking, beautiful woman standing behind them.
She's gorgeous, with long blonde hair and a body that looks like it has never missed a Pilates class.
Seven mentioned that his niece was coming but he didn't mention another woman would be accompanying them. I could understand why he would want the spare bedroom for Cammy, but is there more reason for why he wanted me out of his house so desperately before Cammy arrived? Is it possible that Seven also has a confession about his relationship status?
I watch as Seven introduces the blonde woman to Rita, and then his eyes flash to mine as Rita and the blonde exchange pleasantries.
I quickly divert eye contact, not wanting him to know that I was staring at them.
Pulling the bin full of dishes off the table that I just cleared, I glance up, pulling the bin into my arms, and find Rita leading the other three straight toward me.
"Brynn, I want you to meet Cammy, Seven's niece and my favorite human on earth."
Cammy smiles over at me and reaches out a hand.
