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, touched by her gesture.

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

slice of the cake. “Here you

down. She had been craving it

immediately, and she exclaimed, “Oh

at the cake and chuckled, “This cake looks a bit rough around the edges. Is it

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 we

furrowed lightly as

she t

of the cake, her words muffled,

down?

they closed down. Camila’s Cake

for words. “Did you make this?” He couldn’t believe that

‘ugly‘

massaged his temples. Great, he seemed to have upset her.

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