A One Night Stand With My Boss

When Camila noticed the bags under Connor's eyes and the stubble on his chin, her heart tightened involuntarily. Last night, he had stayed by her bedside, hardly closing his eyes, so seeing him like this both moved and pained her.

"You should get some rest," she softly told Connor.

Connor slightly shook his head. "I'm fine, not tired." His voice was slightly raspy.

Camila sighed lightly, frowning, "Don't play the tough guy. Look at yourself. You're worn out."

"Worn out?" Connor instinctively touched his face, then immediately checked his reflection in the glass.

"A bit rough-looking," Camila managed to keep a straight face as she spoke.

Connor stiffened. "Are you kidding? Cole, come on, back me up here."

Cole, observing their exchange, turned his face away, chuckling softly, choosing not to interfere in their playful banter.

"You better go rest, or you might actually start looking rough," Camila said with a playful gleam in her eyes.

respond when a distant voice interrupted

cry in her voice, running from afar.

her tightly. "You didn't even tell me your mom was hospitalized!" Her voice was full of reproach and

saying, "You were working abroad, so

quietly came over, set down the bags, and clapped Connor on

really upset." Erica continued to hug Camila,

"I'm sorry," Camila apologized.

snorted softly, then let go. "How is your mom

exhaled softly. Her tone was slightly reassuring. "She's past the critical

terrified. Right

the hospital had

critical notice this morning,"

still

glanced at Connor with

"Mr. Connor, that

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doctor for her, and taking