The next morning, Camila arrived on time at Cedarhill Estate.

She stood before the familiar door, her heartbeat accelerating uncontrollably.

The tension from their unpleasant parting the day before was still fresh in her mind.

How should she face him now?

Camila had no answers.

Taking a deep breath, she raised her hand to enter the code but hesitated.

Just as she wavered, the door suddenly swung open.

Startled, Camila instinctively looked up, only to see David holding a lunch box.

"Camila," David said, holding the lunch box as he opened the door, puzzled. "Mr. Connor isn't home. He didn't come back last night. Do you know where he might be?" Camila stared blankly at David, slowly shaking her head.

He's not here?

"You don't know either?" David seemed surprised as he handed her the lunch box.

"He might have stayed at the office. He's done that before. Ever since you've been here, Mr. Connor has been coming home every night."

out to take the breakfast,

her that Connor had been coming

Her heart pounded fiercely.

in her head

'Camila, don't be foolish.

has someone he likes,

voice brought her

shook her head, dismissing

you alright? Do you feel unwell?"

and shook her head as she took the

this breakfast to the

home? Didn't you go to work together yesterday?" Camila chuckled, "I was at the

"Let's go together. I'll drive you

not necessary. I can just take a cab,"

trouble. I'm heading that way anyway. Come on!" With that, David turned and walked

Reluctantly, Camila followed.

at

a thoughtful man who took meticulous care of

you and Mr. Connor

out a smile

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