Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 288

Camila Davis couldn’t help but laugh, giving Lillian’s soft, rosy cheeks a gentle pinch. “We didn’t sneak off to meet, sweetie. I just ran into him on a business trip. Once he’s back after the holidays, you’ll get to see him too...”

Lillian pouted, mumbling, “I miss Uncle.”

Camila sighed, trying to soothe her. “How about this: I’ll ask if he can hop on a video call with you. If he’s free, you can see him, okay?”

The little one instantly perked up, nodding her tiny head. “You promise?”

Camila smiled. “Of course. Pinky swear.”

Finally, with that settled, Lillian’s mood brightened.

Still battling a stubborn cold, Camila spent the next few days resting at home.

With Christmas around the corner, Melissa and her husband were out every day picking up groceries, decorations, and gifts, turning the house into a cozy winter wonderland.

Even Lightning, their golden retriever, had traded his usual collar for a festive red bow and jingle bell, looking absolutely ready for a holiday card.

Camila loved this kind of cheerful, bustling atmosphere.

Back when she was with the Smiths, Christmas Eve usually meant gathering at old Mrs. Smith’s place for dinner—a night that should’ve been about family and joy, but always came with a side of criticism and nitpicking from the Smith clan.

Only Mrs. Smith ever stuck up for her.

But this year? She didn’t have to deal with any of those toxic people. Finally.

Camila gripped her phone, fury simmering inside. “You’re telling me Sandra just walks, and they get away with it?”

“There’ll be some consequences,” Walter said. “The Smith Group used our research data—they’ll have to compensate us. That’s non-negotiable.”

Camila’s face went icy.

Jordan Smith, are you really willing to go this far for Sandra?

Fine, then. No more Ms. Nice Girl.

“I remember you asked for one million in damages, right? Change that—I want ten million. Not a penny less. If they can twist things in court, then they can pay for it. If Timothy’s shouldering all the blame, then the Smith Group can shoulder the cost.”