Chapter 172

After polishing off his slice of cake, Connor glanced at the time and stood up.

“It’s getting late. I should get some rest and head home.”

“Are you sure you’re sober enough?” Camila asked, concerned. “Let me drive you.”

Connor chuckled softly. “I’m much better now

A sly twinkle appeared in bis eye. “If you drive me, I’d worry about you walking home alone late at night. Wouldn’t that just bring us back to square one?”

Camila nodded in agreement. “Alright, just be safe, and text me when you get home.”

“Please pack the cake for me,” Connor suddenly said.

Camila looked at him, puzzled. “Why do you want to take it with you?”

“It’s my birthday cake, so of course, I want to take it home,” Connor explained,

even like

that? I think it’s

“Okay, I’ll pack

the cake into a box and handed it to him.

Connor said, his eyes softening.

table. Her face lit up with

received a message from Connor confirming he had gotten home safely. “Those long legs do make a difference.

lay in bed, tossing and turning. She recalled how she had sneakily kissed Connor. Her heartbeat quickened, and she shyly buried

no idea when she would

with work and almost didn’t notice it was nearly time to leave. She

came from an unfamiliar number. “Camila, it’sme, Rita, I’m back in the country!” Rita’s voice came excitedly through the

number from Connor. I’m actually downstairs at your office right now!” Rita’s voice was filled with anticipation and excitement. “Come down

Mr. Connor hasn’t left work yet. I might need to

“No worries, I’ve already talked to him.

“Okay, see you in

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