Chapter 285


    Her voice was soft and utterly enticing.


    Connor captured her lips again. There was a smile ying at the corners of his mouth as he continued to kiss her.


    Their breaths mingled, as if bing one.


    The sky had begun to darken, and the lights of the amusement park came to life around them. Stars twinkled above, casting a gentle glow over them


    After a long while, Connor reluctantly pulled away from her lips and held her tightly in his arms. Both were slightly out of breath.


    Taking her hand, Connor led her to a bench in the amusement park, setting aside the cumbersome bouquet of roses.


    He wrapped his arms around her. His smile was uncontroble. “I''ll call you Cami from now on, okay?” he said


    Cam’s face was still warm as she nodded in agreement.


    Connor tightened his embrace. His smile broadened. “Today is our anniversary.”


    Cam looked up at him. Her lips were slightly swollen from their kisses.


    “Connor, I''m a bit jealous,” she admitted.


    Connor raised an eyebrow, puzzled, as he looked at the girl in his arms.


    Clearing her throat, Cam mentioned, “About Haylie.”


    Connor paused, thenughed. “There''s no need to worry about anything. I only love you.”


    He kissed her forehead gently and continued softly. “In college, during a talent show, she was in the center of the stage, dancing ballet. Perhaps she


    was too striking, so I thought I liked her.”


    “Butter on, I realized I didn''t even really like her.”


    Cam looked at him, puzzled, blinking slowly.


    Connor held her closer, looking into her eyes. “I''ve never broken my principles for her. Remember I told you about the car ident I had?"


    Cam nodded.


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    “If you skip meals, I would do everything to make you eat.


    “When you were nearly assaulted, I was furious. I took care of the perpetrator, and the chain of hotels owned by his family vanished.


    “If your living ce wasn’t safe, I got worried and got you a new house.


    “When you were in trouble at the police station, I called my uncle, an officer, to help because I couldn''t stand to see you suffer.


    “When you were worried about your mother’s diner , I had some thugs stir up trouble there.


    “When your biological father mistreated you, I made sure he went bankrupt.


    “When you were bullied by rtives, I exposed their deeds and had the neighbors hassle them.”


    Cam stared at him, astounded. She had been unaware of many of these actions. He had always been silently resolving her problems.


    “Are you scared? I''m not a kind person. I''m vengeful,” Connor said, staring into her eyes


    Cam shook her head and met Connor''s gaze confidently. “Actually, I realized a while ago that I like you too.”