Claire called.

"Cami, Cole and I checked the calendar and today seemed perfect, so we decided to go get our marriage license."

Camila's face lit up with joy. "What? That's so sudden! Why didn't you tell me earlier? I would've taken the day off to come back."

"We wanted to keep it low-key, no big fuss," Claire explained. "We're planning a small family dinner tonight to celebrate. You should bring Connor along."

Camila held her phone, her expression clouded with worry. She knew tonight was significant for her mother, but...

"Mom, he has a meeting tonight. He can't make it." She tried to sound casual, not wanting her mom to know about their rough patch.

There was a brief pause on the other end before Claire spoke again, "That's okay, work comes first. It's our fault for not giving you a heads up about the license. Can you come tonight?"

"Yeah, I'll head over right after work!" Camila replied with a smile.

I'll call Erica and invite

cluttered with data and documents. She was constantly tweaking plans and

brought

called

her distance, replying coolly, "Mr. Connor, what do

stood up and slowly walked over, softly asking,

But she steeled herself. "Mr. Connor, I have a lot of work to do. Please, enjoy

"Cami, what can I do to make you forgive me? I really know

wiggled her pinky finger. This small gesture made Camila's defenses

looking up at

wouldn't be resolved quickly. He had spent the entire previous night reflecting on why Camila

really know I was wrong. I'll change, I promise. Just give me one more chance," he said, his voice tinged with

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