Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 37

Camila Davis felt absolutely drained.

She didn’t even bother reminding him that back when the department was running smoothly, she’d managed everything herself—while taking care of her daughter, no less.

But once someone’s got a bias against you, there’s no talking them out of it. They’re blind to anything that doesn’t fit their narrative.

So what’s the point in arguing? Waste of breath.

She closed her eyes, forcing down the disappointment. “I’m not in the mood for your drama, Mr. Smith. I’m not getting involved in this. Find someone else, please.”

With that, Camila scooped Lillian into her arms and headed upstairs to the playroom.

She tried to shake off her frustration, but it clung to her like a wet coat.

Jordan’s obvious favoritism—always taking Sandra Taylor’s side—felt like a thousand tiny cuts, over and over. Even though she’d made up her mind to let go, the pain lingered. She was still human. Her heart still hurt.

Camila pressed her lips together, not wanting her bad mood to affect Lillian. She swallowed it all down, putting on a brave face.

Just then, her little girl wandered over, her world miles away from adult worries. Lillian pressed close, her voice sweet and gentle: “Mommy~”

Camila tried to sound cheerful. “What’s up, sweetheart?”

Instead of answering, Lillian opened her tiny hand. Resting in her palm was Camila’s favorite butterscotch candy—the same kind she always shared with Lillian when cheering her up.

“Candy… for Mommy. Make you happy.”

Camila’s heart squeezed. She hadn’t realized her daughter remembered those little moments, let alone would turn them around and comfort her.

She pulled Lillian into a tight hug, her eyes stinging. Somehow, just like that, the heaviness in her chest began to lift.

“Thank you, baby. Mommy will eat it,” she said, unwrapping the candy and popping it into her mouth.

Lillian snuggled in, beaming, her face the picture of innocent delight.

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