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.

her a smile. "I just

eyes, noticed a new necklace around her neck.

her expression somewhat distant. "Connor gave it to me as a reward for my translation work in Saudi

"Not to sound materialistic, but they say a man's heart is where his money is. Haylie's was two million, and yours is, probably at most,

long hair blowing in the wind. Her

Camila, her eyebrows furrowed. After she took a deep breath, her tone lightened. "What do you feel

up the window. Forcing a smile, she looked at Erica.

comfortable home dining," Erica said with a small smile, gently pressing on the

at Camila's apartment building and went upstairs together. They happened to meet the delivery guy in the elevator and

ingredients on the

stove, and placed a pot on it, filling it

change into something more comfortable, and I'll also get you something so you don't

thumbs-up and continued preparing the

unexpectedly caught her eye. She shook her head, pushing the thought away. She moved the men's pajamas out of sight,

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

"Go on,

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