A One Night Stand With My Boss

As soon as Camila walked through the door, Claire immediately set aside her knitting and got up from the couch, a gentle smile spreading across her face.

"Mom, why are you still up?" Camila asked, a hint of guilt in her eyes.

Claire shook her head softly and said warmly, "I'm not tired, just keeping busy with my knitting."

She then poured a glass of warm water and handed it to Camila. Taking a sip, Camila realized just how thirsty she was.

Setting down the glass, she asked with concern, "How have you been feeling these past few days?"

"Better than ever," Claire replied with a smile. "Let me get you some soup before you take your shower."

Camila, not wanting to overburden her mother, said gently, "You didn't have to make soup. The doctor said you need to rest more."

chuckled and shook her head. "Cole prepared the ingredients; I just threw them in

steaming bowl of soup. Claire placed it in front of Camila, who sat down, lifted the bowl, and

if to speak, but then closed again, hesitating. Noticing her mother's hesitation,

a low

lit up

That's wonderful!" Camila exclaimed

her daughter's reaction, feeling relieved but still a little worried. She knew Camila always supported her, but

your decision. Cole is a very kind and responsible man. I've seen how much he cares for

in her eyes. After

Connor calling. She answered excitedly, her voice brimming with joy.

"No, no, I've got some