Chapter 171

Camila hadn’t eaten anything all evening, so the served herself a small bowl of spaghetti

She took a bite and slightly furrowed her brow–the spaghetti was overcooked. Connor must have been really hungry to find it delicious

Connor quickly finished his bowl of spaghetti, looking utterly content.

Camila glanced at the clock and noted it was ten minutes to midnight, just ten minutes left until Connors birthday was over.

“Sir, just a moment” Camila said as she stood up swiftly, grabbing a cake from the fridge and lighting a candle on it.

She brought over the cake, softly humming, “Happy Birthday to you.. Happy Birthday to you…”

Connor looked up, surprised at first, then his lips curled into a soft, tender smile as he gazed unwaveringly at Camila

“Make a wish” Camila sang, adding the line quickly before placing the cake in front of him.

With a nod Connor closed his eyes, clasped his hands together and made a devout wish. After making his wish, he gently blew out the

“Wow” Camila cheered. “Happy Birthday!”

you” Connor said, his smile widening,

cake, but it’s all about the gesture,” Camila said as she

of the cake. “Here you go,” he said

you!” Camila took it eagerly and sat down. She had been craving it for a while.

she exclaimed, “Oh my, I am

cake looks a bit rough around the edges.

smile, looking up and feigning calm, “Is it that bad?” Connor crossed his arms, speaking lightly. “Maybe we shouldn’t get

furrowed

she t

words muffled, “There

Did they close down? Connor asked

her expression blank. “Yeah, they closed

“Did you make this?” He couldn’t believe

my ‘ugly‘ cake,” Camila

he seemed to have upset her.

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