"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

her arm through his, and shook

and returned to their

you hungry?" Connor asked as he poured

had a big lunch," Camila said. She was tired from

walked over, and gently sat

long day,

nodded, leaning

bring me to Fernwood Valley?"

moment, then gently took her hand, his deep gaze locking onto

you know Ray?" he asked quietly, a

lifted her head, nodding slightly, waiting

deep breath and began slowly, "He's

seemed to freeze around them, so still that only their heartbeats

was suddenly transported to a frigid snowy landscape, cold from head to toe. Her expression stiffened, her eyes staring blankly ahead as

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

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