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."

"Cole prepared the ingredients; I just threw them in the pot. Have some to warm

steaming bowl of soup. Claire placed it in front of Camila, who sat down, lifted the bowl, and gently blew on the steam before

but then closed again, hesitating. Noticing her mother's hesitation, Camila put down her

head, looking a bit embarrassed. In a low voice, she said,

face then lit up with

That's wonderful!" Camila exclaimed

reaction, feeling relieved but still a little worried. She knew Camila always supported her, but she couldn't help but fear her daughter might not fully understand one might have

much he cares for you, especially when you were sick, and how he and Craig hesitate

of happiness sparkling in her eyes. After

lay in bed, her phone rang. Picking it up, she saw it was Connor calling. She answered excitedly, her voice brimming with joy. "Connor, guess how

shaking her head. "No, no, I've got some