Page 121 of Taming the CEO

“So would I,” I whispered. I was very touched, and I could barely focus as we got through the rest of the document.

It took us about two hours. After that, Dad said, "Well, this is all very straightforward, but still, I want our lawyer to look through it before we sign."

"Of course," Maddox said. "I’d never advise you to sign anything before talking it over with a lawyer. I just wanted us to look at it in case you had questions."

"Honestly, no. Everything's good from my side. Now, what do you think about opening another bottle of champagne?"

"Sure, but I can’t drink more or I’ll have a headache," I replied. "For some reason, the bubbles always go to my head.”

Maddox looked at me with a mischievous smile. He even wiggled his eyebrows when Dad wasn't looking.

"We can’t risk that, of course," he said.

I laughed, but my cheeks were hot as hell. I was starting to accept that when it came to Maddox, I couldn't control when I blushed.

We stayed at Dad's place for about another half hour, but then he started yawning. I knew we couldn't count on him paying attention for much longer; he usually went to bed very early.

After bidding him goodbye, we headed out. I checked my phone as we got in the car. It had buzzed a few times earlier, but I'd forgotten to look at it. I had a message from Miriam.

Miriam: Hey, I baked a fresh tray of cookies. Want me to drop some by at your house?

Cami: Sure, and thanks.

“You’re going to meet Miriam tonight,” I informed Maddox as he drove the short distance to my cabin.

"I can't wait."

"She knows a lot about you already."

I was extremely happy as we both jumped out of the car once we'd arrived. This was such an amazing evening.

I took a deep breath, enjoying the crisp air as we headed inside the house. I'd barely managed to take off my shoes when I heard commotion behind me.

Miriam grinned at me, nodding toward Maddox’s car. "I’m not a cockblocker, am I?" she asked.

"You’re so smooth, Miriam. You think I don't know that you know Maddox is here?"

"Well, I heard rumors, and since you failed to introduce him to me for so long, I decided to take matters into my own hands."

"I think she'd enjoy meeting Gran," Maddox said from behind me as I opened the door wider.

"Hi, Miriam. I'm Maddox," he said, shaking her hand.

She grinned brilliantly and handed me the bag of cookies. "I hear you're responsible for my friend being so happy all the time."

Maddox put an arm around my shoulders, kissing the side of my head. "I like the sound of that."

I smiled sheepishly, sinking against him. "Want to come in?" I asked her.

"What? Hell no, girl. I can read the signs." She pointed at Maddox's hand on my shoulder. He burst out laughing. “Just came to see this one in the flesh. And to bring cookies.”

"Thank you," I said, holding up the bag.

"It was nice meeting you, Maddox. I had to put a face to the name." She winked at us before sending an air kiss and going back down the front porch stairs. "You two have fun."

I closed the door and turned around.

“What was that?" he asked. "Why did she drop by for only two minutes?”

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