"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."

to keep walking

her arm through

the bustling casino and returned to their hotel

you hungry?" Connor asked as he poured Camila a

said. She was tired from the day's activities

and gently sat beside her, drawing her

a long day,

nodded, leaning

bring me to Fernwood Valley?" she

was silent for a moment, then gently took her hand, his deep

know Ray?" he asked quietly, a

lifted her head, nodding slightly, waiting for him

took a deep breath and began slowly, "He's

so still that only their

to toe.

had thought Connor was merely the son of a famous artist, even his status as a wealthy heir had made her extremely

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