She picked up a cotton swab dipped in antiseptic and moved closer to Connor, gently wiping at the corner of his mouth. Her fingers lightly brushed against Connor's cheek, carrying a slight chill.

The proximity was close enough that they could feel each other's breath, a flirtatious ambiance permeating the air.

Camila's heartbeat involuntarily quickened. She tried to remain composed as she continued tending to Connor's wound, b

ut the closeness made her senses unusually sharp.

She could feel Connor's breath on the back of her hand, causing a ticklish sensation.

Connor lowered his gaze, looking at her intently, his eyes soft and adoring.

Camila was nervous, and inadvertently pressed harder.

"Ouch..."

Camila looked up, meeting his eyes, her voice shaky with panic. "Does it hurt? I'll be gentler."

Connor gazed at her, his eyes deep and tender, asking in a low voice.

"Does your heart hurt?"

Camila swallowed.

Did her heart hurt?

Yes.

the one she

mask her inner turmoil, calmly stating, "Mr. Connor, with your

chuckling, then leaned back on

smeared some ointment on the corner

up to fetch an ice pack from the refrigerator and wrapped it in a towel. "Mr. Connor,

eyes slightly, giving her a

is

ice pack to his

made Connor's face twitch slightly,

head back and closing his eyes to enjoy Camila's care, a barely noticeable smile

intentionally pressing down harder with

slowly opened his eyes, their gazes locking,

panicked, quickly

his voice

of the job," Camila

minutes, her hand holding the ice pack felt

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