Camila furrowed her brow, her eyes darting around the room with a flicker of hesitation. Looking at the damp apartment, it was clear it was unlivable.

Reluctantly, she nodded. She didn't want to move, but there was no other choice. She started packing her things.

Connor was right beside her, helping to organize essential clothes, toiletries, and important documents into suitcases. Once everything was packed, Camila asked, "Are we moving to Cedarhill Estate?"

Connor's eyes shifted away as he responded softly, not giving much detail.

Soon, the luggage was loaded into the car, and Connor drove out of the neighborhood.

Suddenly, Camila noticed they weren't heading toward Cedarhill Estate.

Her brow furrowed in confusion as she looked out the car window. "Hey, you missed it!" she exclaimed.

Connor didn't respond, his eyes fixed on the road ahead.

After a while, he finally broke the silence. "The place is being renovated."

Camila said, disbelief

a moment, and the

soon pulled into the

out, walked around to Camila's side, and gently opened

glaring at him coldly. "Connor, what are you

before taking her hand gently. "There's a bedroom here for you, everything's ready. Cedarhill Estate still needs cleaning, and it's late. The cleaning crew is off," he

care, and together they took the luggage from

the

Connor had spent a long time alone in the bathroom before they left the rental. She didn't want to suspect him, but the property inspection had O confirmed there

Connor, her eyes filled with confusion and anger.

chill from Camila's hand; he knew she

took a deep breath. "Cami...

him, her anger clear. "Explain what? That you deliberately left the faucet running to flood the apartment so I had no choice but

the anger in Camila's eyes hurt

to move this way. "Cami, I'm sorry. I know it

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