Chapter 263


    “Can youfort my heart?” Conner tentatively asked


    Cam furrowed her brows,pletely unsure of what Connor was attempting


    With a yful whine, Connor said, “Can I have a hug, just tofort me?”


    “No hugs.” Cam was actually quite nervous, and her heart already pounded as if it was about to leap out of her chest


    No sooner had she spoken than Connor had already wrapped his arms around her from behind.


    Cam felt his head buried in her neck. His breath and scent swirled around her ear, sending a sensitive shiver through her, causing her to stiffen


    Connor spoke up. “I know you haven''t agreed to be my girlfriend yet, but I couldn''t help myself. Just let me hold you for a moment.


    Cam didn’t respond, letting Connor hold her.


    After a moment, Connor finally let her go and whispered in her ear, “Goodnight.”


    Cam lifted her head, looking into Connor''s passionate eyes, and replied, “Goodnight.” before turning and walking into her house.


    Back home, Cam closed the door and leaned weakly against it. Her heartbeat was still rapid and strong. After resting for a while, she slowly got up


    to tidy up the house.


    As she was preparing for bed, Erica called her. “Logan said that Connor and Haylie were never together. He''s never dated anyone before...”


    She ryed all the gossip she had gathered from Logan about Connor to Cam. “I think, since he’s not a yboy, you might seriously consider him.”


    Erica joked, “After all, you two have already had a ‘moment.’ so why not make it official?”


    Cam gave a wry smile, remembering that night. They met on the day Haylie got engaged. She wasn''t sure how much Haylie weighed on his heart.


    Her feelings were conflicted: she was greedy for his undivided attention


    “Enough about me. How did you end up with Logan? He''s...” Cam hesitated. unsure how to mention his colorful past.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024.


    Erica burst outughing, “I know


    what you''re worried about. He hac


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    plenty of ex-girlfriends. Haven''t I had


    my ‘fair share of ex-boyfriends?”


    “Oh, Cami, don''t overthink it. We''re


    jus having fu n.” Her tone shifted, ~


    and she chuckled mischievously:


    "Live I in ‘the moment. It seems ike


    Conor keeps in shape. He must be


    impressive in certain respects.”


    “What are you saying? I’m going to sleep,” Cam said. Her face heated up slightly.


    “Alright... I''ll leave it at that. You know what I mean.” Erica’sughter came through the phone, teasing.


    The next day, Cam was punctual as usual at Cedarhill Estate. Connor’s eyes almost clung to her, who awkwardly avoided his gaze.


    David, sharp-eyed, noticed an


    undefinable, ambiguous tension <


    between the two. It seemed that the


    rtionship between these tw io had


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    David smiled contentedly.


    Back at thepany, Connor usually had lots of meetings on Monday.


    Cam came to report her work in the afternoon, and she sinctly presented Connor''s schedule for the week and project updates.


    Connor was a man who kept his personal and professional lives separate, which gave Cam a sense of security.


    After Connor finished his approval, he asked, “You''re free tonight?


    Cam thought he meant workingte and shook her head.


    “Have the branch send overst month''s customer feedback before closing,” said Connor.


    Cam acknowledged and when she saw that Connor’s phone was ringing, she quietly left. gently closing the office door behind her.