Chapter 1042

When Emily claimed that she didn't blame him, Zach grew more apologetic. He filled up her plate. "Eat more." "Thanks." She dug in. After dinner, he drove to a river to have a walk together. They talked about life and work. None of it was about their past or their relationship. Grace called Emily at 9:00 pm, so Zach drove her home. … At the same time, Cameron was still at work. He'd turned into a workaholic ever since the breakup. If he didn't keep himself busy, frustration and a sense of void would overwhelm him. Shawn, who was working overtime with him, knocked on the door. He proffered a stack of documents to him. "Here are the organized proposals." "Place them on the table." After talking about work, Cameron suddenly asked, "What's Emily up to these days?" After meeting Emily at South Bay Haven, he'd formed a habit of asking Shawn about her affairs. He had to know Emily better to create an opportunity to meet her. Even though it had been days since they'd broken up, he