The salesperson eagerly introduced the cufflinks to her, explaining that they were crafted from platinum and sapphire, each pair meticulously hand-carved to be one-of-a-kind. The more Camila looked at them, the more she felt they were perfect for Connor. She bit her lip, making up her mind to buy them.

She carefully picked out a beautiful gift box and gently placed the cufflinks inside.

After paying, Camila felt a mix of satisfaction and a bit of financial guilt.

The shopping trip for gifts for her mother and Connor had set her back quite a bit, but it was worth it for the most important people in her life.

***

As the workday drew to a close, Camila knocked on Connor's office door.

"I need to go home for a bit."

Connor, hearing this, immediately looked worried. He quickly stood up and walked over to her.

"Home? Which home?"

"To my mom's," Camila replied softly.

How long will you be gone? When will

was fueled by the fear

anxious expression, Camila reassured him

she would return

drive you,"

a smile. "No need, you have a meeting tonight. Erica

a moment's thought, Connor said, "Alright, then

Camila nodded slightly.

of relief. He knew she would come home that evening and had agreed to let him pick

office building, she called Camila, who quickly gathered her things and met

the car, Erica couldn't wait to ask, "Why didn't Mr. Connor come with you? Did

head, then recounted

she nearly lost control of the car. She turned the

shook her head in resignation, "Yeah, who would have

goodness, that's just unbelievable!" Erica

became more rational. "His parents really

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