Time had slipped by unnoticed for several hours.

Camila woke up, sensing someone in the living room. As she entered, she saw Connor deeply immersed in his work. He sat on the couch. The light from his laptop screen reflected in his deep eyes, casting an aura of focused charm.

"When did you get back?" Camila asked softly.

"Not long ago." Connor looked up. His eyes met Camila's, and a smile graced his lips. "I picked up some food on my way back, it's in the fridge now."

"Thanks," Camila responded gently.

"Yeah. I didn't want to wake you, so I just let myself in with the code," Connor explained. "Just finished some work."

"Why don't you work from home office instead of the couch? It's much more comfortable." Camila furrowed her brows slightly, and her tone was laced with concern.

eyes. He walked over to

was charged

her heartbeat quicken, and Connor seemed to convey his feelings through his gaze. The romantic tension made her slightly nervous, so she changed the

out on her diversion. He

filled with a variety of desserts. Her eyes widened in surprise. "Wow, mille-feuille,

eaten anything this morning, right?" He pointed

opposite each other. Camila took in the feast before

you manage to

I lose a lot of points last

what he had done the previous night, but

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