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.

urgently asked, "Why? How long

of questions was fueled by the fear that

him gently, "I should be back

that she would return that evening, Connor

drive you," he

you have a meeting tonight. Erica will

moment's thought, Connor said, "Alright, then I'll come

Camila nodded slightly.

would come home that evening and had agreed to let him pick her up. This small assurance

arrived at the base of Camila's office building, she

"Why didn't Mr. Connor come with you?

and shook her head, then recounted the recent events to

lost control of the car. She turned the wheel and pulled over.

head in resignation,

that's just unbelievable!" Erica

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