Chapter 126

Camila finished off two mini cakes and said to Connor, “I’m going to the restroom.”

Connor nodded in response.

With her phone in hand, Camila walked over to the cashier. “Hi, could I get the check, please?”

The cashier paused, seemingly surprised that a woman was paying, but then smiled and printed out the receipt.

Camila took the receipt, glanced at it, and nearly gasped aloud. The bill read: “Total $1,183.18, including a 15% service charge.”

She clenched her teeth secretly, gave the cashier a polite yet awkward smile, and opened the payment app on her phone. With a soft “béep,” the payment went through. Camila felt as though her heart was being sliced open again.

She took a deep breath, trying to appear nonchalant. “Could you tell me where the restroom is?”

“Madam, turn left up ahead.”

“Thank you.”

Connor casually said to a nearby waiter, “Check, please.” His voice was calm and composed as

“The lady who was with

momentarily taken aback, not having expected Camila to pay. He frowned slightly. He hadn’t really intended for her

back down. “Are we ready to leave?”

pocketed

I drive?”

I need to head back to the

off at the office first,” Camila suggested.

“No need.”

she had gotten quite familiar with

go to the hospital for a check–up tomorrow morning, so I won’t be able to

slightly at her words and frowned. He turned to look at Camila, concern in his eyes. “Are you feeling alright?

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