Chapter 12

“Are you sure you’re going home later?” Kameron’s father asked repeatedly.

I don’t know how many times he asked me that, and I can’t even count how many times I answered him.

“Don’t force yourself, my dear. I can file a leave—”

“Dad, I’m okay. I can work. I’ve been on leave for two weeks.” I gave him a smile with reassurance. “By the way, how’s the kid? Is she fine?”

Kameron’s father sighed. “Yeah, and the parents can’t thank you enough for saving their daughter.”

I nodded and smiled. “Good.”

Kameron’s father darted his gaze on Steven in the corner, watching us silently. At the same time, Jaxsen was behind Kameron’s father and was partially sitting at the table. He also looked at Steven.

“Is he your best friend?” Kameron’s father asked me doubtfully. “You haven’t told me about him before…”

“Uh, yes, he was my best friend while studying abroad, but you made me transfer to CIS. I sulked with you then, so I no longer talk about him.” I ca