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.

he was the one she

tried to mask her inner turmoil, calmly stating, "Mr. Connor, with your current fame, being

chuckling, then leaned back on the couch and closed his

the antiseptic, Camila gently smeared some

fetch an ice pack from the refrigerator and wrapped it in

slightly, giving

is too

pack to his

made Connor's face twitch

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

pressing down

opened his eyes, their

panicked, quickly looking

his voice carrying a hint

the job,"

hand holding the ice pack

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