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!”

smile widening, touched by her gesture.

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

a large slice of the cake. “Here you go,”

and sat down. She had been craving it for a

a bite, her eyes lit up immediately, and she exclaimed, “Oh my, I am a genius. This is so

a bit rough around the edges. Is it really that good?”

dropping her piece of cake. She squeezed out a smile, looking up and feigning calm, “Is it that bad?” Connor crossed his arms, speaking lightly. “Maybe

brow furrowed lightly as

she t

the cake, her words muffled,

close down? Connor asked curiously.

blank. “Yeah, they closed down.

for words. “Did you make this?” He couldn’t believe that Camila had made the cake

my ‘ugly‘ cake,”

he seemed to have upset her.

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