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

silent for a moment, and the tension in the

into the parking lot

around to Camila's side, and gently opened her door.

him coldly. "Connor, what are you up to?" she asked, her voice

for you, everything's ready. Cedarhill Estate still needs cleaning, and it's late. The cleaning crew is off,"

together they took the luggage from

the elevator ascended, the atmosphere became increasingly

remembered how 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

with confusion and anger. "Why would you

Camila's hand; he knew she

breath. "Cami... I'll explain

the faucet running

the anger in Camila's

it was wrong to force her to move this way. "Cami, I'm sorry. I know it was wrong to force you to move like this," he said, holding her hand and

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