A One Night Stand With My Boss

Chapter 144

“Such a flatterer,” Connor teased with a laugh, but the adoration in his eyes was undeniable.

Camila responded with a radiant smile that lit up the entire dessert café like a burst of sunshine.

Soon, she had finished her ice cream and glanced at Connor’s melting cup with a swallow. “Aren’t you going to have that?”

Connor shook his head with a smile.

“It would be a waste not to.” Camila said as she scooped his cup of ice cream towards herself.

“Eating all that ice cream?” Connor frowned slightly, his tone laced with concern.

“It’s fine once in a while, Camila chuckled, spooning another mouthful of ice cream.

Connor shook his head helplessly.

Back home, after days of insufficient sleep, Camila showered and fell asleep as soon as she hit the bed. But she had a restless night, waking up frequently.

went back to bed, only to be awoken by unbearable stomach pains. Taking a painkiller, she

Merning came.

through the slits in the curtains, casting quiet shadows

dressed in his joggers, checked the time–it was 7:15 AM, and Camila was nowhere to be seen. Pacing the room with a furrowed brow, he checked

still no sign of her. With no other option, he tried calling her, but her phone was off.

Worried, Connor left.

apartment, he rang the doorbell several times to no

Beep-

He couldn’t believe that the code hadn’t been changed.

no response. Pushing the door open, he found Camila

over him. He approached the bed softly, sitting beside her and gently placed his

shook her

her vision blurring

stomach pains.” she murmured, her voice weak and forlorn.