Chapter 266


    “I think I''ve made a mess of things.” Emily whispered to Peter with a hint of self-reproach. "I scared my future daughter-inw.


    “It was supposed to be a simple fan meet, but suddenly it turned into meeting the parents. Anyone would need time to digest that.


    Peter watched her with eyes full of tolerance and understanding, grasping her hand gently tofort her. “Don’t worry. I trust Connor will handle it


    well.


    Emily sighed and nodded


    Peter gently patted the back of her hand, murmuring, “Let''s head out and give the young couple some space.”


    They stood up in unison.


    Approaching Connor, Peter pped him on the shoulder. “Your mom and I are going to head home now. You two have a good chat.”


    Connor looked up at his father, nodding in agreement.


    Cam, catching their conversation, looked up with a mix of apology and unease. “Bye, Emily... Peter.”


    Emily smiled and nodded. Her affection for Cam was evident in her eyes.


    Cam watched them leave. feeling a mix of emotions.


    After a moment, Connor spoke softly, "I''ll drive you home.”


    Cam nodded, remaining silent.


    As Connor drove Cam home and she was about to get out of the car, he spoke with a self-deprecating tone, “I was hoping my dad could help me


    score some points, but it seems I just made things worse.”


    Cam found Connor''s frustrated expression somewhat endearing. Her initial shock gradually subsided during the drive.


    She shook her head, smiling. “Thank you. I really enjoyed meeting him


    Connor looked at her sincere smile and asked, “Really?”


    Cam nodded, smiling back. “Truly grateful.”N?velDrama.Org ? 2024.


    Connor pondered for a moment and pushed his luck. "Since you’re thankful, how about making it tangible?”


    Confused, Cam stared at him.


    Connor grinned, leaned in closer, and whispered, “A kiss isn’t too much, right?”


    A blush crept across Cam’s face as she put her hand up to block his face. “In your dreams.”


    Her cool hand touched Connor''s warm cheek. When he felt the softness of her palm, a surge of excitement filled Connor, but he managed to control


    himself.


    After calming his breath, he watched her tenderly. “I''ll walk you to your door.”


    As they aseended the stairs


    together,Gonnor''s emotions i


    fluc uated. He couldn''t help but steal


    nces at Cam. Her clear eyes


    wereshining like the brightest stars


    inthe night sky.


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    Suddenly, Connor felt a profound sense of peace. He wanted her by his side forever.


    At her frontdoor, Connor said, “


    know youthave reservations about


    me. Please trust me, give me some


    time, and I''ll prove that I''m notlike


    Wesley. I won''t let you followin your


    mather’s footsteps.” Content


    bélongs to  ~


    His gaze was fixed intently on Cam


    Hearing his words, Cam was taken aback by how well he understood her fears and insecurities.


    “Okay,” she finally conceded softly, unable to resist her feelings for him.


    In the following days, both Connor and Cam were busy.


    Connor hated seeing her tired, but


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    Cam didn’ t want any special


    treatment. She was fully aware of


    her responsibilities and eagento


    prove her worth at work. Content


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    Thus, they often stayedte at the office, even having their dinner there.


    After a long day at work, as Connor dropped Cam off at her apartment. he said, “I ate too much tonight. Care to join me for a walk?”