Chapter 478

Camille had been fighting a cold these past few days.

That Saturday morning, after visiting her mother Audrey, she drove to the hospital to see Helena.

When she arrived, both Damien and Chloe were already there.

Helena looked much better than when she had first woken up.

A warm smile immediately lit up her face when she saw Camille.

While Camille chatted with Helena, Damien remained quiet in the background.

He poured Camille a fresh glass of water before settling into a nearby chair.

His hands moved deftly as he peeled apples for both Chloe and Camille.

Once the apples were peeled and neatly sliced, he arranged them on a small ceramic plate.

He offered it to Camille with a quiet gesture.

She had no choice but to accept it gracefully.

"Thank you," she said softly.

"You're welcome," he replied calmly.

Seeing them interact so peacefully made Helena sigh inwardly.

Camille had already spent considerable time with Audrey earlier that day.

After about forty minutes with Helena, it was time for the older woman's meal.

Helena looked toward Damien and suggested, "The staff here will take care of my lunch."

"Camille has been visiting me daily during my hospital stay."

"Damien, why don't you take her out for a meal?"

Camille opened her mouth to decline, but Helena gently patted her hand.

"I don't mean anything by it," she assured, glancing meaningfully at Damien.

Her expression made it clear she wasn't attempting matchmaking.

Like Arlo, Helena had come to realize that since the decision to divorce, they actually got along better.

She found this development quite pleasing.

With Chloe between them, even if they wouldn't remain husband and wife, maintaining a good relationship would benefit everyone involved.

Damien turned to Camille.

"Any preferences?"

"Perhaps something local?"

When Chloe heard they might go out to eat with Camille, she immediately brightened.

She rushed over to clutch Camille's hand.

"Yes! Mommy, what would you like to eat?"

Camille hesitated for a moment before responding, "Local cuisine would be fine."

Damien stepped away to take an incoming phone call.

While his back was turned, Helena lowered her voice and confided to Camille, "I truly don't have any hidden agenda."

"It's just... since you've already let him go, and Damien has softened his stance recently..."

"If you two can maintain a good relationship, it will be better for Chloe's future."

Given how much Damien clearly favored Selene, did they really believe some lingering sentiment could complicate matters between him and Selene?

As for Chloe...

Camille remained silent.

After exchanging a few more words with Helena, she left the hospital room.

Later, in the private dining room, they had just settled when Camille's phone rang.

She excused herself to take the call outside.

While speaking on the phone, she noticed Nora and Giselle approaching.

Damien maintained his own permanent private room at this establishment.

Usually when the Lancaster women visited, they dined and charged everything to Damien's account.

When Nora and Giselle arrived at the restaurant and learned Damien was also present, they initially thought nothing of it.

They assumed he was conducting business and simply requested a different private room.

However, when they spotted Camille standing directly outside Damien's exclusive private room, they immediately halted.

Giselle's expression darkened considerably.

"What are you doing here?" she demanded.

Camille, still engaged in her phone conversation, neither answered nor acknowledged them.

The restaurant manager knew Camille had arrived with Damien.

Moreover, he had witnessed Chloe clinging tightly to Camille's hand earlier.

They appeared to have an excellent relationship.

Unaware of the full situation, the manager wiped his brow nervously and awkwardly explained, "This lady came with Mr. Harrington..."

Giselle immediately pressed, "Just the two of them?"

Damien had previously instructed that the Lancasters should be treated with utmost courtesy.

Since that standing order hadn't been revoked, the manager could only continue telling the truth.

"No, Mr. Harrington's daughter is also with them."