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    The next day, at 8:15 AM, Cam arrived at Connor’s front door. She adjusted her mood, took a


    deep breath, and for a moment, she felt incredibly calm.


    When the door opened and she saw Connor, her breathing faltered for a few seconds.


    He was sitting on the sofa and stood up when he saw her. His eyes fixed on her intently, sensing a


    faint sadness about her that made him slightly concerned.


    He was about to ask about her well–being when Cam spoke first. “Good morning, Mr. Connor,”


    she said, bowing slightly, her professional smile in ce.


    Connor responded, but his gaze lingered on her face for a moment longer. He noticed her eyes


    were slightly swollen as if she had been crying.


    “Cam, you’re finally here. Come join us for breakfast,” David said with a smile.


    Connor frowned slightly, discreetly observing Cam’s reaction. He pulled out a chair, gesturing for


    her to sit.


    Cam returned the smile and declined, “Mr. Connor, I’ve already had breakfast.”


    Then, to David, she added, “David, you don’t need to prepare breakfast for me in the future. I’ll eat


    before Ie.”


    Connor was momentarily taken aback, his brow furrowing unconsciously. He felt an unusual air


    about Cam’s behavior but couldn’t quite pinpoint what it was.


    David asked, “But wouldn’t it be more convenient to eat here?”


    “Don’t trouble yourself,” Cam said, still smiling.


    Since she didn’t borate further, David chose not to press the issue. Cam turned back to


    Connor, hér eyes carrying a hint of apology. “Mr. Connor, I’ve enrolled in some kickboxing sses


    recently. I apologize if it has disturbed your rest.”


    Connor paused, unsure why Cam was telling him this. He nced away and took a napkin to


    wipe his mouth, responding simply, “Okay.”


    “Mr. Connor, enjoy your meal. I’ll wait over there,” Cam said politely, nodding and smiling before


    heading to the sofa.


    Connor watched Cam’s retreating figure, and his frown deepened, a strange emotion stirring


    within him.


    David was puzzled and nced at Connor. In a low voice, he asked, “Did you do something to


    upset Cam?”


    Connor shrugged, feigning indifference.


    drive to the office, Connor couldn’t help but ask, “Cam, the other night… why were you drinking?


    Did something happen?”


    Camma turned her head, her face bearing a polite smile. “Sorry, that’s my personal matter, and I’d


    rather not share.”


    Connor was stunned. For some reason, just a day apart seemed to have changed everything.


    A subtle air of estrangement seemed to envelop her. He fell silent for a while, looking out the


    window, no longer prying.


    The driver sneaked a nce at Cam and also found her somewhat different today.


    ***


    Back at the office, Cam nodded slightly to Connor, then returned to her desk. Connor nodded


    back and retreated to his Once the door was closed, Cam took a deep breath. She settled into


    her chair and began working.


    office.


    Half an hourter, she picked up the schedule and some documents needing a signature and


    headed to Connor


    After knocking, she steadied her breathing and entered.


    Once she finished reporting the schedule, Connor looked up need immediate attention?”


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    office.


    her. “Cam, could you help organize my desk and pick out the files that


    “Of course.”


    Cam’s hands sifted through the documents, sorting and organizing therm efficiently.