A One Night Stand With My Boss

Chapter 96

Connor paused briefly before responding, “Alright then.

With permission granted, Camila was in high spirits.

The next day, Camila slept until she woke naturally and dressed in casual wear before heading back to the old neighborhood in the city. It had been a while since she felt such a down–to–earth atmosphere.

Street vendors hawked their snacks, and Camila bought a corn dog to munch on as she walked. As she approached Cole’s fruit shop, Camila tossed the stick in the trash and wiped her mouth clean. Claire had told her not to eat such things, and certainly, she couldn’t let Cole find out.

“Hey Cole,” Camila greeted as she stood at the entrance of the fruit shop.

Cole, busy weighing fruit for customers, waved back at her.

Then she reached the diner.

“Mom.”

was overjoyed to see her daughter, “My dear, we live in the same city, but it’s been

then turned and noticed the diner was empty. “Why are there

diner opened across the street, offering really

were already

for five dollars and

even in smaller cities, let alone a major one, where rent and utility costs were high.

in and said, “I asked around about the landlord. The person who rented that place

run a

her fists. Claire didn’t know, but Camila did. There was only one

even more was stupid. Only the reckless Tabitha could do

close the diner. I now earn enough money. I can take care of you, and you can

Camila’s hand, smiling. “Sweetheart, I’m proud of you, but I’m still young and can work. Save your money. When I’m too old to make ravioli, then you can

“Mom, I’m serious.”