"Is it because he was harassing me?" Camila asked softly.

Connor nodded slightly, confirming her suspicion.

"I took him to Vegas for a few days. At first, he won millions, but then he got hooked on gambling," Connor said nonchalantly, as if he were recounting a story that didn't concern him.

His tone had a hint of indifference.

He added, "As for losing his entire fortune, that's on him."

Camila felt a mix of emotions.

She knew everything Connor did was for her, and Steven didn't deserve any sympathy. But she was worried about the drastic steps Connor had taken.

"I'm worried about you. What if he finds out and tries to get back at you?"

Connor chuckled softly, his gaze tender as he looked at her. "They're just small-time players, not worth worrying about. I'm fine."

want to keep walking

a deep breath, linked her arm through his, and

bustling casino and returned to

Connor asked as he poured Camila a glass

big lunch," Camila said. She was tired from the day's activities and

gently sat beside her, drawing her into

day,

nodded, leaning

to Fernwood Valley?" she asked

gently took her

he asked quietly, a barely

slightly, waiting for him

a deep breath and began slowly, "He's

around them, so still that only their heartbeats

felt as though she was suddenly transported to a frigid snowy landscape, cold from head to toe. Her expression stiffened, her eyes staring blankly ahead as her mind became a tangled mess

thought Connor was merely the son of a famous artist, even his status

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