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.

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

didn't know what to say to break

stand still,

voice carried a mix

Back at the office.

Camila summarized the

them, and with a tap of his slender fingers on the summary, said, "Print me the details of

unintentionally followed her. There was

the window. His figure appeared somewhat desolate and lonely against the backdrop

slowly, watching the smoke dissipate in the air. The smoke

after printing the documents, knocked

knock, he

it's time for the meeting," Camila

past. As he passed by Camila, she caught a faint whiff of tobacco from

up Connor's lunch. She noticed that the lunchbox

lunchbox?"

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