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.”

and picked up

lunch to Connor. “Mr. Connor, I’ll be stepping out for a bit during lunch, but I’ll

Connor asked.

with a

“Alright.”

headed downstairs. She chose a meeting place next to the

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

smile.

prettier than in your photos,” the professor said, his eyes lighting up as he stared intently at

Camila politely responded.

don’t wear something so short. Those long legs

“You don’t like it? There’s a

she headed into a

too poor

she casually picked up a long dress priced at $780 and smiled. “Do you like this one?”

the

up,” Camila told

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