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

I think it’s

help but laugh. “Okay, I’ll pack

placed the cake into a box and

Connor said, his

the table. Her face

safely. “Those long legs do make a difference. He got home

was buzzing as she lay in bed, tossing and turning. She recalled how she had sneakily kissed

night deepened, she had no idea when she

day, Camila was busy with work and almost didn’t notice it was nearly time to leave. She rubbed

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

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

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

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

“Okay, see you in

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