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‘You did this’ Didi looked up at hi navy steel ‘You renovated this building You financed it yourself’

His shoulders tensed, he put his hands in the back pockets of his jeans and kept walking ‘It doesn’t happen on its own’

‘Stop’ She caught his arers He didn’t want to be touched, but she needed the contact Needed to say, ‘Hang on a minute I’m sorry I said what I said back at the aparts I’ve said to you,’ she finished quietly

The steel in his eyes didn’t soften If it was possible, they hardened ‘You couldn’t begin to understand theof destitute You chose the way you currently live your life You chose to leave your family These kids don’t have that luxury’

She knew It made her feel ashamed But Cameron…‘Why did you do it? Why are you involved?’

Shadows flitted over his gaze but he shook his head and kept walking

They reached the restaurant-sized kitchen where a round woreens andstew onto plates for the kids lined up at the counter

‘Ah, Caht on time’ The woht us a new assistant Good, because we’re really busy tonight Sandra couldn’t make it’

‘Hello, Joan This is Didi,’ he said, walking behind the counter He tossed Didi an apron ‘Let’s get started, then Joan’ll fill you in on what needs to be done I’ll be back in a few moments’

‘Welcoenuine war colanced at Didi’s sneakers, filled another plate ‘Cairlfriend here before’

Didi felt her cheeks warirlfriend’ Just his te on an arts project for him’

‘And supporting hi to put in the effort on a Friday night’ She pulled loaves of bread from the shelf behind them, set them in front of Didi ‘You can start on the sandwiches You’ll find everything you need in the fridge You’ll need a knife’ She handed her a key, gestured to a drawer ‘We keep them locked away—one never knows…’