Camila nodded slightly.

She gathered her thoughts and said, "Mr. Connor, thank you for lending me your house these past few weeks. I've found a place and I'll be moving out on Sunday."

"Why? I told you that you could stay as long as you needed," Connor replied. His tone was tinged with confusion.

Camila hesitated, unsure how to explain. "I just don't think it's appropriate anymore, given that it's your house. I shouldn't impose indefinitely."

Connor frowned, "What's inappropriate about it?”

Camila shook her head gently. "I just feel it's better this way. I've already paid the rent for the new place."

"Did I make you feel too pressured?" Connor's eyes showed a hint of loss.

"I have rented the house earlier," Camila said calmly.

Connor was silent for a moment.

"If you're set on moving, I'll help you," he offered, trying to keep his tone even.

"No need. I don't have much luggage and the new place is close by," Camila responded.

then fell silent. The breakfast before him suddenly seemed tasteless, and

between them grew awkward, and Camila didn't know what to say to break

to stand still,

Connor broke the silence, "If you need help, contact me anytime." His voice carried a mix of weariness and resignation. Camila nodded, "Thank you, Mr.

Back at the office.

was about to start an executive meeting, while Camila summarized the project

took the progress reports, glanced at them, and with a tap of his slender fingers on the summary, said, "Print me

print the documents. Connor's gaze unintentionally followed her. There was a barely perceptible hint

the window. His figure appeared somewhat desolate and lonely against

he exhaled slowly, watching the smoke dissipate in the air. The smoke gradually filled the air, and

the documents, knocked and entered the CEO's

he stubbed out his cigarette.

for the meeting," Camila

the documents from her hand as he walked past. As he passed by Camila, she caught a faint whiff of tobacco

Camila went downstairs to pick up Connor's lunch. She noticed that the lunchbox was different

the lunchbox?"

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