When they reached Camila's apartment building, Craig was already there, holding an elegantly wrapped paper bag.

Seeing Camila draped in a men's suit jacket, Craig paused slightly. There was a flicker of realization crossing his face: John had definitely lost his chance.

However, he masked his emotions and greeted her with a smile.

"Have you been waiting long, Craig?" Camila asked.

Connor nodded slightly in greeting.

"Just got here," Craig replied. His gaze briefly swept over Connor.

He mentally noted: This guy does look quite handsome. No wonder Camila isn't interested in John.

He nodded at Connor and then turned his attention back to Camila, saying, "John knew how much you love chocolate, so he sent some over. I brought them along on my way here."

A spark of delight flashed in Camila's eyes as she took the bag, giving Craig a grateful look. "Wow, thank you!"

"While visiting your mom today, I noticed she was coughing quite a bit. My dad suggested she should see a doctor, but she just said she'd already taken some medicine," Craig shared, with a trace of worry in his eyes.

Camila frowned upon hearing this. "She's been coughing since last week and won't listen to anyone about seeing a doctor."

sighed. His expression was complex. "It sounds serious, but she insists she's fine. Dad's

turning to Connor. "Mr. Connor, I'd like to take a day off tomorrow to take my mom to

on her face. "No need. You have a meeting tomorrow morning. I can manage on my own. Don't worry about me." "I'll arrange

gently, smiling softly, "Really, it's okay. It would

to introduce Connor to her mom? As her boss?

furrowed brow, Connor guessed her thoughts. "I'll have the driver take you both tomorrow

responded with a

Craig felt more

go back, dad will feel relieved," he said

l.ne

reiterated his concerns to Camila, then turned and disappeared into the night. Connor watched reluctantly as Camila

Camila nodded.

day, Young arrived

at the entrance of the modest neighborhood, drawing looks from the

hurried into the car, half amused, half embarrassed. "Young, this car is

apologized. "Mr. Connor asked me to pick you up. I thought it was for a trip to

the time,

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