Camila replied, "He hasn't left the office yet."

A flicker of surprise crossed the driver's eyes. Ten minutes ago, Connor messaged him that he was off work.

"See you." Camila nodded as she walked toward the curb.

"Hey, Camila, aren't you getting in?" the driver asked.

Camila shook her head. "I have plans with a friend."

The driver gave a meaningful grunt, looked up at the building, and sighed. It seemed Mr. Connor wasn't coming out anytime soon.

These past few months of leaving work early almost made him forget that before Camila arrived, the boss wouldn't leave until after ten at night. He returned to the driver's seat and pulled the car over to the side.

***

Camila had been waiting at the curb for a while before Erica finally arrived. She bent down to sit in the passenger seat.

"Traffic on Fridays is just awful. Did you have to wait long?" Erica asked.

a smile. "I just

her keen eyes, noticed a new necklace around her

"Connor gave it to

is. Haylie's was

side, her long hair blowing in the wind. Her eyes

glanced at Camila, her eyebrows furrowed. After she took a deep breath, her tone

rolled up the window. Forcing a smile, she looked at Erica. "Let's go to my place. I ordered

dining," Erica said with a small smile, gently

They happened to meet the delivery guy in the elevator

the fondue ingredients on the table, unpacking

kitchen, turned on the stove, and placed a pot on it, filling it

comfortable, and I'll also get you

gave a thumbs-up and continued preparing

wore in Connor's rest room unexpectedly caught her eye. She shook her head, pushing the thought away. She moved the men's pajamas out of sight, took out two sets of loungewear, changed, and

an eye on the broth while I change," Erica said, taking the

smiled, "Go on,

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