**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.

stood nearby,

around over there," he said

him, guessing he might be bored. She smiled gently.

strolled off towards

enthusiastic help, Camila tried a bit of concealer on her neck. Standing in front of the mirror, she carefully examined her neck to make sure the marks were perfectly hidden. Satisfied, she

pulled out her phone and

you get it? How's the concealer?"

great, completely covered. Where are

you now. Just wait there," Connor replied as he finished up his

they met up, Camila had already taken off her scarf, revealing her slender, fair neck. Connor inspected it closely and,

grinned proudly. "Of

in hand, they wandered through the mall, 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 looked up at Connor and

high prices on the menu. "Because

and ruffled

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