Driving along the coastal road, Camila gazed out the window, her eyes reflecting the shimmering sea.

Just as she excitedly turned to look at Connor, she noticed his hands trembling slightly, gripping the steering wheel tightly as if suppressing some intense emotion, his complexion also turning pale. "Are you alright?" Camila, sensing Connor's discomfort, asked worriedly.

Connor shook his head, trying to muster a smile, "It's nothing, just remembering some things from the past." His voice was deep and hoarse.

He didn't continue, but Camila could feel the heaviness and suppression emanating from him.

They soon reached the entrance to the village. "Parking here would be best," Camila pointed to the roadside.

Connor slowed down, looking around the environment, and asked, "Are we here?"

Camila shook her head, "Your car is too flashy. The neighbors might talk if they see it."

Connor nodded slightly, "Alright, I'll listen to you." He responded gently and parked the car exactly where Camila had indicated.

Camila unbuckled her seatbelt and said to him, "Mr. Connor, wait for me a moment."

Connor nodded.

then jogged back to the diner. "Mom, cook a bowl of ravioli, and pack

warm smile. She quickly cooked the ravioli as Camila had requested and packed two portions, curiously asking,

colleague gave me a ride back, and I

have

here is

cooked up the

the car, she handed the ravioli to Connor, saying with a smile, "Mr. Connor,

raised an eyebrow as

Camila handed over the other two boxes, "You can take these home to share

the ravioli in his

handed him a fork, which he took and tasted a delicious

"Delicious," Connor nodded.

smiling, watched him

bowl was empty, and Connor packed the empty bowl into a

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