Dalton choked.

The call wasn’t from Callum; it was from Camryn’s aunt, Azalea Newman. After getting married, Azalea had relocated thousands of miles away and rarely returned to her hometown. Before marriage, she was the third Ms. Newman in the family.

“Auntie Newman,” Camryn’s expression shifted upon hearing her voice.

Dalton could see how much Camryn depended on Aunt Newman just by looking at her face. Their aunt-niece relationship was very strong.

Azalea had played a crucial role in saving Camryn’s life. Over the past decade, she had sought help from renowned doctors around the world to treat Camryn’s eyesight. She frequently took Camryn for medical consultations and treatments, as well as to various temples to pray for healing.

“Camryn, where are you right now? I went to your flower shop, but they said you had gone out. I didn’t see you when I came back home,” Azalea said.

After her second brother’s death and the near loss of Camryn, Azalea had informed her older brother about the fallout with her sister-in-law. Now that she was back in Wiltspoon, she chose not to stay with the Newmans and opted for a hotel instead.

She visited her mother’s house but, knowing Camryn was not home, simply inquired at the door before leaving to call her.

Surprised, Camryn asked, “Are you here, Auntie? You didn’t let me know when you were coming, so I couldn’t pick you up at the airport.”

“I’ve arrived and am heading to the hotel first. Just tell your aunt where you are, and she’ll find you later,” Azalea replied. “Are you at the York Corporation?”

Callum had feelings for Camryn, and when her aunt learned of this, she rejected him as well.

Although the York family was relatively open-minded and Mrs. York had said that Camryn didn’t need to do anything as long as she had money, Azalea disagreed.

Azalea liked the idea of the two of them being together. However, her niece had faced unfortunate circumstances, and Azalea didn’t want her to take any further risks, fearing that her niece’s blindness might eventually lead to her husband’s family disapproving of her. It would be wiser for her to marry someone from a similar family background.

Azalea believed her niece was somewhat overrated for a family as affluent as the Yorks. She thought Camryn would be a perfect match if only she weren’t blind. Ultimately, it was Camryn’s blindness that contributed to both the aunt and niece feeling inferior.

“No, I’m at Seaview Villa right now. Brother Dal just came over after the meeting,” Camryn explained. “Auntie, please don’t worry about finding me. I’ll return as soon as I can; Brother Dal will see me off.”

Azalea replied, “Let’s go! I haven’t visited the beach in ages. I want to spend a few days at your villa, enjoy myself, and eat seafood.”

Having married in a city far from the sea, Azalea occasionally missed being near the water. In her family of origin, she could express a desire for a beach vacation, and they would make it happen. As a child, her parents and older brothers took her to the beach every summer.

Her second brother was two years younger, and they played together often, getting along the best. The older siblings were several years ahead of her and weren’t keen on including her in their activities. The two older sisters often bullied her, but she never held it against her brother and sister.

Their cruelty had even hurt her second brother and his only child, revealing their meanness.