Finally Found

It was their first meal, sitting down, the four of them together. If Cammie worried about what anyone thought, or even had issues with Adam, she hid it well. In preparation, Adam had offered to set the table. He had helped carry out the side dishes. Once the meal had been consumed, he even carried everything into the kitchen and loaded the dishwasher. He had watched Cammie prepare to voice an objection, but he silenced her.

“I know they are family. I know this is their house, too, but I don’t want to waste time washing dishes. I want to be able to enjoy it.” He continued to load the dishwasher.

“Thank you,” she said quietly. “This is really nice. You gave me an excuse to spend time away from my family…who clearly currently hate me. You’re helping me build my business. And that really means a lot.” She sighed after as though it had taken everything in her to speak those words.

His eyebrows rose. “You are welcome. Really. I’m glad you are here.”

She eyed him suspiciously. “You are, huh?”

Adam smiled. “Yeah. If not for you, I’d be eating nothing but pizza and Chinese.” He chuckled as he ducked her swing. She was predictable in all the best ways.