Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 1012

Watching her sleep, so peaceful and quiet, Jordan found his mind wandering. How long had it been since he and Camila had simply existed together in the same space, without saying a word? He remembered coming home from work back then, always seeing her waiting for him, her face lighting up the moment he opened the door. Sometimes, if he was really late, she’d fall asleep on the couch, still trying to wait up for him.

He hadn’t thought much of it at the time. Now, looking back, he realized how much he missed those moments.

Staring at her, that old urge came rushing back. He wanted to keep her by his side, just like this. But before the feeling could settle in, he pushed it down, shoving it deep where it couldn’t hurt him.

About an hour later, the meds finally wore off. Camila groaned, her head pounding as she started to wake. She blinked a few times, trying to make sense of her surroundings.

Jordan was watching her, his voice softer than usual, almost careful. “You’re awake?”

His tone caught her off guard, but as soon as she saw him, anger flashed across her face. “Where am I?”

“You’re in a villa owned by my family,” he answered, not bothering to sugarcoat it.

Her glare only got sharper, disappointment mixing with fury in her eyes. “Jordan Smith, I really thought you had some decency left. I thought you understood what a promise meant. But you can’t even keep the most basic agreement, can you?”

He had known she’d react like this. Truth was, his family was in the wrong this time.

“If I told you I had no idea any of this was happening, would you believe me?” His voice was tired, almost defeated.

Camila let out a bitter laugh. “All I want is Lillian. Give her back. Your family has no right to use her against me.”

Trust? There was nothing left to trust about Jordan Smith. She didn’t buy a single word he said.

Jordan shook his head, almost resigned. “I don’t know where Lillian is, but I promise, I won’t let anyone hurt her.”

“Promises are cheap. What’s the plan here? Play good guy after Barbara drugs me and keeps me away from Lillian? Now you want me to believe you’re on my side? Do you even believe what you’re saying?”

Jordan sighed. He sounded exhausted. “What do you want me to do, then?”

Camila’s eyes were cold. “Bring Lillian to me right now, or get out. Don’t waste my time.”

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