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

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

help but laugh. “Okay, I’ll pack it

into a box and handed it to him.

said, his eyes softening.

table.

wasn’t long before she received a message from Connor confirming he had gotten home safely. “Those long legs do make a difference.

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

no idea when she would calm

busy with work and almost didn’t notice it was nearly time to leave. She rubbed her neck tiredly.

Rita’s voice came excitedly through the

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

left work yet. I might need

I’ve already talked to him. Just come down when

really refuse anymore. “Okay, see you

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