Chapter 148

In the afternoon, Connor went back to the office for a meeting.

Camila was left alone at home. Sitting on the sofa, she suddenly felt an emptiness inside her. She headed to the storage room and dug out some boxed–up books. It was time to pick up Arabic again, which she hadn’t touched in two years.

***

On her rare holiday, Camila visited her mother, Claire..

“Happy Thanksgiving, Godmom!” Erica, beaming with smiles, entered carrying bags full of health supplements.

“Erica, you really shouldn’t bring so much every time you come. The house is nearly overflowing,” Claire said, slightly furrowing her brows in a helpless tone.

Erica chuckled and turned to Cole, teasing, “With Cole here, we hardly need to buy fruits anymore.”

head and

out and change at the next moment. Camila believed her mother had feelings for Cole. Her mom was always joyful when he came around, and her face would lighten up at the mention of his

to leave. Camila knew that her mother was afraid of being hurt again, fearful that her heart would once more be

today? Haven’t seen him,”

work today, but he’ll be joining us soon,” Cole

He’s from out of town and spending the holiday alone seemed too lonely, so I asked Craig to

was setting

how genuinely well–meaning

Ding–dong-

stood from the sofa to answer the door. Upon opening it, she was greeted by

Craig,” she greeted with

wore a friendly smile. “This is my colleague, John, Craig

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