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.

call Erica and invite

up, Camila dove back into work mode. Her computer screen was cluttered with data and documents. She was

Camila brought Connor his

Connor called

her distance, replying coolly,

over, softly asking,

ripples through her emotions. But she steeled herself. "Mr. Connor, I have a lot of work to

filled with pleas, "Cami, what can I do

out and gently wiggled her pinky finger. This small gesture made Camila's defenses start crumble. She almost forgave

from his touch, looking up at him.

resolved quickly. He had

promise. Just give me one more chance," he said, his voice tinged with

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