Beautiful When You Don't Try (Camren)

Chapter 71

A/N: Firstly: I love it when I read your comments and you tell me something that has been on your mind, or that you would like to see.

Some of you asked me to update fast after the cliffhanger of chapter 70.... so for once i'm happy to please you with a new chapter. :)

Next chapter(72) is going to have some Kimdrianne in it for those of you who wanted to see a little bit more into their developing relationship. And some stuff with Camila as well. There may not be too much Camren (the two together) but there will be a lot dealing with them separately. There's just so much going on that it's unrealistic to have them side by side all the time.

There is also going to be some other really big moments. I don't want to give too much away. But of course, the closer we get to the wedding, the more drama arises. One thing gets solved, but another pops up or remains to be taken care of.

I hope you continue to enjoy it as it moves along. Thank you again.

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Lauren took a step back and turned, only to pause as she battled her temper. Camila could see her shaking in rage as she turned back around and entered the office, shutting the door behind her.

"Lauren, I-" Shawn tried to speak but she cut him off with fear as she approached him.

"Shut up. Don't say a fucking word right now because just hearing the sound of your voice is going to be enough to send me over the edge and so help me God, not even Zayn will be able to pull me off of you if that happens." She threatened as she stepped within a foot of him, pointing her index finger into his chest.

Shawn tensed and cowered at the same time, wisely shutting his mouth as not to push her any further.

"You have had your chance with her. You have had several chances with her and the last seven years to try for another, but you gave her up."

He made the mistake of opening his mouth to respond and Lauren pushed him forcefully with both hands slapping to his chest. Her strength caught him off guard and he stumbled backwards a few steps, raising his hand to his chest where she had pushed him. It was stinging from the harsh contact.

"Shut up. You gave her up over and over and over. And now it's my turn. Who are you to come walking into our home like you own her and can just try and take her away as if no one else's emotions are involved but your own? Who are you to come in and try and fuck up everything that we have? Who the hell are you to think you could possibly have anything to offer her that I can't?"

Camila hadn't moved from the moment Lauren shut the door, frozen in shock and fear as the raven-haired spoke in a low, cold tone that dripped with revulsion. This wasn't even the old version of Lauren. This was a new version of the school head bitch in charge and even Shawn noticed. The man was smart enough to divert his eyes to the ground as Lauren approached again, closing the gap she had created from her push. He took a step back in response, fearing she would hit him again if she got close enough.

"I give her everything she needs and everything she wants. I give her love. I give her attention, romance, conversation, support, admiration, understanding, happiness... What could you possibly give her that I couldn't?"

"A child."

Camila's heart leaped into her throat at his words while Lauren became paralyzed in hatred. Shawn mistakenly took her hesitation as defeat.

"A real family." He continued, straightening his posture. "One that is made from both of us. Any kid you have isn't going to be hers, and hers aren't going to be yours. No matter what you do or how hard to try, you can never give her what I can."