"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."

you want to

deep breath, linked her arm

and

you hungry?" Connor asked as he poured Camila a glass

was tired from the day's activities and

gently

long day, hasn't

nodded, leaning

to Fernwood Valley?"

silent for a moment, then gently took

Ray?" he asked quietly, a barely

her head, nodding slightly, waiting

and began

freeze around them, so

snowy landscape, cold from head to toe. Her expression stiffened, her eyes staring blankly ahead as her mind became a tangled mess

artist, even his status as a wealthy

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