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 sweets,”

it’s delicious,”

laugh. “Okay, I’ll pack it

placed the cake into a box and

said, his eyes

left, Camila began tidying up the table. Her face lit up with a sweet smile.

Connor confirming he had gotten home safely. “Those long legs do make a difference. He got home much faster than I would have,” Camila thought to

and turning. She recalled how

idea when she would calm down enough to fall

work and almost didn’t notice it

number. “Camila, it’sme, Rita, I’m back in the country!” Rita’s voice came excitedly through the phone. Camila paused, remembering their plans to go shopping before Rita left for abroad.

right now!” Rita’s voice was filled with anticipation and excitement.

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

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

anymore. “Okay,

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