Chapter 191: The Shared Loneliness

Camden leaned against Clayton, wondering where she would be now if she hadn't met him in the woods that day. Her life had been chaos since she'd met him. That was no lie. But in spite of that, it felt rich and full. Even now, after an argument about Matt and another painful revelation about Brett, she felt loved and supported. She sighed and snuggled closer to him until he wrapped his arms around her. "Thank you," she murmured softly, "You're always so supportive and logical. I appreciate you so much." "I appreciate you too, babe," he replied, sounding almost robotic, his emotions in turmoil just beneath the surface. What she had told him had been jarring and, once again, he was overcome by his rage and hatred towards this faceless man, Brett Jordan. She seemed to be in a better space, having spoken her truth, but Clayton felt worse. "I know you're mad," she whispered softly, tenderly caressing his clenched fist. "I know you're going to tell me not to be," he replied shortly. "I would