Chapter 104

Camila paused while playing with the doll, saying, “We just text each other occasionally, nothing much”

“Why don’t you meet him this Saturday?”

Camila hesitated and replied, “Mom, I have to work overtime on Saturday, and besides, I don’t really connect with him… I don’t feel anything.

“He really likes you. You can’t say you feel nothing without meeting him first. Just spend some time with him; feelings will develop. He’s Mrs. Lyle’s nephew and isn’t a complete stranger, which makes me feel at ease.”

Camila fell silent for a few seconds.

Claire continued, “Meet him for lunch near your office on Saturday. It won’t interfere with your work. I’ll talk to Mrs. Lyle.”

Camila sighed deeply, realizing avoidance was futile, and replied, “Let’s make it tomorrow then. No need to wait until Saturday.”

“That’s my girl. If things work out, I’ll get Mrs. Lyle some gifts,” Claire said with a laugh.

“Alright, Mom, you should get some sleep. You have to open the diner early tomorrow.”

“Okay, you too. Get some good rest. Bye now.”

down her phone and picked

at noon, Camila brought lunch to Connor. “Mr. Connor, I’ll be stepping out for a bit during lunch, but I’ll be back before work resumes.”

Connor asked.

with

“Alright.”

her small purse and headed downstairs. She chose a meeting place next to

the college professor waiting from afar at the entrance of the mall.

smile.

your photos,” the professor said, his

politely responded. “Shall

walked into the mall, and the professor glanced at Camila, saying, “Next time, don’t wear something so short. Those long legs should only

chuckled. “You don’t like it? There’s a

she headed into

ex–girlfriend broke up with him because she thought he was too poor as a teacher, and he despised gold–diggers. Today, Camila was

casually picked up a long dress priced at $780 and

the professor

wrap it up,” Camila told the

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