Chapter 125 My Brother's Widow

Jake shot Cameron a look that carried way more than he bothered to put into words. He gave a smile, then let it drop without pressing him. The two men walked with Audrey and Ellie to the rest area at the far end of the market. A few elegant white tents were set up there, each with cushioned wicker couches and low coffee tables. The four of them picked a quiet corner and settled in. Ellie still hadn't come down from the earlier rush. She clung to Audrey's hand, chattering nonstop, bright and breathless as a kid. "Audrey, I love this place so much. Thanks for staying with me. You're such a good guide." Audrey just smiled, soft and patient as ever. Cameron sat beside her, leaning back into the couch in a loose, easy posture, his eyes fixed on the bonfire a little ways off. He never once brought up the partnership. He could wait. Everything he'd learned about Jake made it clear he cared fiercely about his family. If he was on vacation with Ellie, he wasn't about to talk business whil