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

Merning came.

the curtains, casting quiet shadows

having woken early and 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

sign of her. With no other option, he tried calling

Worried, Connor left.

the doorbell several times to no avail. He typed

Beep-

believe that

briskly and knocked on Camila’s bedroom door but got no response. Pushing the door open, he

a wave of anxiety washing over him. He approached the bed softly, sitting beside her and gently placed

her arm.

her eyes, her vision blurring

she murmured,