Chapter 256


    Time had slipped by unnoticed for several hours.


    Cam woke up, sensing someone in the living room. As she entered, she saw Connor deeply immersed in his work. He sat on the couch. The light


    from hisptop screen reflected in his deep eyes, casting an aura of focused charm


    “When did you get back?” Cam asked softly.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024.


    “Not long ago.” Connor looked up. His eyes met Cam’s, and a smile graced his lips. “I picked up some food on my way back, it''s in the fridge now.”


    “Thanks,” Cam responded gently.


    “Yeah. I didn''t want to wake you, so I just let myself in with the code,” Connor exined. “Just finished some work.”


    “Why don''t you work from home office instead of the couch? It''s much morefortable.” Cam furrowed her brows slightly, and her tone wasced


    with concern.


    Connor set aside his work, a flicker of amusement in his eyes. He walked over to Cam, leaning in to whisper, “I just wanted to be near you.


    Their eyes locked, and the air was charged with an unspoken romantic tension.


    Cam felt her heartbeat quicken, and Connor seemed to convey his feelings through his gaze. The romantic tension made her slightly nervous, so


    she changed the subject


    “What did you buy?” She asked quietly, turning her head slightly to avoid Connor''s intense stare.


    Connor just smiled, not calling her out on her diversion. He led her to the fridge. “Open it and see.”


    Cam did as told, and the fridge was filled with a variety of desserts. Her eyes widened in surprise. “Wow, mille-feuille, fruit tarts, moltenva cake...”


    Connor watched her reaction, his eyes filled with tenderness and affection. “I know you love sweets, so I went and packed some to bring back. hoping


    you''d like them.


    "You must-be hungry. You haven''t ?


    eaten anything this morning, right”


    He poirited to a takeout bag next to


    the fridge. “There''s seafood pasta


    and risotto. Let''s eat together.”


    Cam nodded. She quickly heated the seafood pasta and risotto in the oven, while Connor prepared the tableware.


    Once everything was ready, they sat opposite each other. Cam took in the feast before her. salivating.


    “How did you manage to prepare all this?”


    “Did I lose a lot of pointsst night?” Connorughed awkwardly.


    He couldnt remember exactly what,


    he had done the previous night, but


    he knew being covered in vomit”


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    Cam, eating her dessert, didn’t hesitate to respond, “Major deduction.”


    Connor took a deep breath. “Try to


    see it from my side. I came overst


    night and the moment I opened''the


    door, tsaw your so-called boyfriend.


    It''s hard not to feel upset. Can we


    deduct fewer points?” Content


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    His words carried a hint of whining and pleading.


    Cam watched Conneor’s somewhat childish demeanor and sighed softly, “Don’t drink so much in the future.


    “Roger that!” Connor immediately nodded energetically, showing apliant and obedient side.


    “Eat up. I need to pack my bagster.” Cam said softly, enjoying her dessert while nning her next moves.


    Connor was silent for a moment. “If you''re set on moving. Ill help you.” Connor spoke slowly.


    After lunch, Cam started packing her things. Soon, all her luggage was ready.


    Cam carefully checked each box to ensure nothing was left behind