Yanina shook her arm, feeling a but nothing too serious. I’m fine, whispered, trying reassure Cameron. She was by Cameron’s to protect her. no longer eager for his care, but why did he always step up just when I she thought to herself. But she didn’t dwell on it. The last thing she wanted to relive gut–wrenching feeling. Hearing that Yanina was okay, out a sigh of relief and slowly grip. then he winced in pain. “Are you hurt? Where?” Yanina quickly asked, concern flooding voice. pointed at his arm his right hand. think my left arm might be broken. Yanina frowned as the wind and rain the car window, giving her an unusual beauty. “Let me see,” she said, over to inspect his arm. it hurt here?” “No,” Cameron replied, shaking head. “How about She pressed a little harder. “No pain,” said again. “And here?” “It hurts,” he admitted reluctantly, That’s not a fracture. It’s probably just dislocated,” Yanina said, feeling relieved. Cameron could react, she located the dislocated and a quick there was a sharp as it back in place Cameron a breath, but the pain started to ease. “When you learn do that?” he asked, genuinely surprised. They had been married for a year, and had she anything about aid. she just it secret, or has she learned he thought. “It’s not important,” said, pursing her lips. need to figure out how get out of here. The car wasn’t anywhere, and big rock blocked the ahead. Retreating of the question. Cameron pulled his phone and dialed Zak. I’m stuck on coastal highway. The car broke down. Can you come get us?” he said, sending his location. minutes later, Zak showed up. and Yanina climbed car, grateful to be out of their mess. Zamora, where to? Zak asked, glancing at them. Let’s head to SouthHaven Apartments first; Cameron said. Let’s to Celestial Dawn Hotel, Yanina said. Both were speaking at the same time again. “Let’s hit the Celestial Hotel first. I don’t want to Yanina insisted. Even though Christina was out, Yanina knew Cameron felt it was duty family check her. 10:15 Tue, Oct 22 Chapter 19 “Alright!” Cameron nodded, deciding not to argue Zak started the engine, this time driving a spacious that gave them plenty of room in the backseat. On the seats were two of clean clothes–Zak always planned ahead. Yanina looked over and Cameron already starting to unbutton shirt. She frowned, “Turn around while you change. Cameron smiled. “I’ve all before. What’s there to be shy about?” to strip off his wet clothes. pouted in frustration. There way she could undress in front of him. Seeing flustered. chuckled and stopped teasing her. “Okay, I’ll turn around. ahead and change. I promise I won’t peek. he said that, he thought he could still sneak a glance through the window. Once changed, the car rolled outside the Celestial Dawn Hotel. Zak Cameron a card. plan to in; just complicate things. Cameron took the card and walked into hotel, determination his face. Christina on Steven’s shoulder, fuming “Your grandfather have bad eyesight, but could not spot the fake I was in of that awful woman!” She her fists against Steven’s unable to hold her frustration. Steven shot her a fierce look the corner of his eye as he This woman is impossible! thing to scold me, to insult my grandfather? ‘If it weren’t for needing leverage right now, I’d never let her talk to me like that. Hopper family gets through this mess… she’ll see “Chris,” he said, trying to placate her, “you know my is and confused. I rushed to give the gift and it closely. And know I’d never lie to you. He reached for her and pulled her in deep kiss. Just then, the doorbell rang urgently. it? Didn’t we put a Disturb sign?” frowned, clearly annoyed. Steven’s eyes brightened. It was about time for the family to arrive. He had suggested Christina turn off test how much the Zamora family actually cared and whether they would come looking for her if she was missing. “I’ll check,” he said, slipping on a robe and heading the door. As soon as he it, and smashed into his face Steven yelped, clutching his face pain. “Where’s Chris?” Cameron demanded, looking down at him, anger radiating his eyes. Christina from inside room. Dazed, opened hits eyes. hadn’t expected the Zamora heir to come knocking for personally. Despite a hit, he felt a surge of satisfaction. If Christina was so prized Zamora marrying her could the Hopper family needed leverage to resolve their crisis. 15 lue, UCT 22 Ignoring Cameron stormed past him room. The tension hung thick in the air, and Christina quickly dove the covers. “Get dressed and come me” Cameron’s voice pierced through atmosphere, cold ice, Christina met his indifferent gaze, tears brimming in her eyes. I’m not going back! Grandpa is Yanina. and so was Dad! Even you me! “Why should back none of you won’t leave!” she shot back defiantly. are you calling wretch? She’s your Cameron’s voice sharpened, even colder. “You’re and all you’ve learned is to disrespect your family and not value your innocence!” snapped. “Christina, you don’t come home with me today, you’d better stop calling Zamora!” hit like a to the leaving her breathless. All wanted was for her to comfort her used to when she was a tantrum was rewarded with sweets and toys…. Cameron scolding her. twenty years old; why is he still lecturing me in my she thought to herself. “I go back! Even if to say it a thousand times, say Yanina a wretch! She’s wretch!” In a fit rage. Cameron across face. “Come home with me!” he commanded, jaw clenched. Christina held her face in shock, streaming down. couldn’t believe her brother hit her for a woman so Looking up, she met Cameron’s gaze, her heart racing. he felt like an enemy instead of her brother. “I will never go back! out of get out of here!!!”