"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

breath, linked her arm through

the bustling casino and

Connor asked as he poured

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

walked over, and gently sat beside her, drawing her into his

day, hasn't it?"

leaning on his

you bring me to Fernwood Valley?" she

then gently took her hand, his deep gaze locking onto

Ray?" he asked quietly, a barely noticeable tension in his

lifted her head, nodding slightly, waiting

began slowly, "He's

so still

landscape, cold from head to toe. Her expression stiffened, her eyes staring blankly ahead as her

of a famous artist, even his status as a wealthy heir had made her

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