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,

you don’t even like

it’s delicious,”

but laugh. “Okay, I’ll pack

into a box and handed it to him. “Sir,

night” Connor said, his eyes softening.

table. Her face lit up with a

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

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

deepened, she had no idea when

notice it was nearly time to leave. She rubbed her neck

it’sme, Rita, I’m back in the country!” Rita’s voice came excitedly

actually downstairs at your office right now!” Rita’s voice was filled with anticipation and excitement. “Come down when you’re off

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

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

refuse anymore. “Okay, see you in a

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