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,

don’t even

said that? I think it’s delicious,” Connor replied

help but laugh. “Okay, I’ll pack it up

cake into a box and

Connor said, his eyes

up the table. Her face lit up

received a message from 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

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

deepened, she had no idea when she would calm down enough to

with work and almost didn’t notice it was nearly time

I’m back in the country!” Rita’s voice came excitedly through the phone. Camila paused, remembering their plans to go

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

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

to him. Just come down when you’re

“Okay,

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