He watched Camila and flashed a smile, "No worries, your scream just startled me a bit."

With a sheepish grin, Camila replied, "Sorry, I was just so scared."

Connor waved it off, "It's okay. Let's hurry up and get out of here before those locusts decide to come back." He made a conscious effort to keep his tone calm and natural.

Camila nodded.

Connor turned and started walking back to the hotel, with Camila following him. She glanced around nervously, dreading the return of the locusts.

Ding-

The hotel elevator doors opened on Camila's floor. Hesitating a moment, she spoke up, "Mr. Connor, should I iron your shirt?"

"No need, you go and rest," Connor said.

"Goodnight, Mr.Connor," Camila said as she handed him back his suit jacket.

the jacket, Connor looked into Camila's eyes and

elevator doors slowly closed, separating

in her room, Camila took out the treasures she had collected that day and admired

she got a call

today," Claire said

detained

don't go soft on him." Camila couldn't

I won't," Claire

he?"

It seems he won't dare to come back," Claire

really takes good care of you,"

She hoped to help her mom resolve her emotional barriers, to bravely face her feelings, and to encourage her to find happiness with Cole. "Mom,

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