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!”

his smile widening, touched by her

about the gesture,”

cutting a large slice of the cake.

and sat down. She

up immediately, and she exclaimed, “Oh my, I am a

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

trembled, nearly 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 we shouldn’t get cakes from this place

brow furrowed

she t

another bite of the cake, her words muffled,

Did they close down? Connor asked

“Yeah, they

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

my ‘ugly‘

massaged his temples. Great, he seemed to have upset

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