**After Work**

As the office emptied out, Camila stepped into Connor's office.

"I'm heading downstairs to grab a few things."

"What are you getting?" Connor asked, curious.

Camila frowned and shot him a look, clearly annoyed. "Concealer."

Connor paused for a moment before chuckling softly. "Doesn't Auntie know we're together? A hickey's pretty normal, right?"

Camila playfully raised her hand as if to thump him on the head but stopped herself. Her cheeks flushed slightly. "I'm just shy, okay?"

Connor felt a wave of affection wash over him at her bashfulness. He stood up, grabbed his coat from the rack, and said tenderly, "I'll come with you."

They left the office together and headed to the mall.

was busy picking out a concealer. Connor stood nearby, his eyes wandering over the myriad of makeup products, clearly

over there," he

he might be bored. She smiled gently. "Alright, I'll call you when

and strolled off towards another

Standing in front of the mirror, she carefully examined her neck to make sure the marks were perfectly hidden. Satisfied, she nodded

paying, she pulled out her phone and

concealer?" Connor's concerned voice came through

smiled softly. "It works great,

Just wait there," Connor replied as he finished up his own

scarf, revealing her slender, fair neck. Connor inspected it closely and, seeing the marks were indeed completely hidden, he admired, "Wow, you really can't tell

grinned proudly. "Of

looking for a place to eat. Eventually, they found a shabu-shabu restaurant with no line. Camila picked up the menu and after a moment, frowned. She

high prices on the

and ruffled

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