Chapter Ninety-Seven

Alexander's car came to a halt in front of the building of Camilla's luxury serviced apartment.

The engine's low hum faded into silence, leaving a moment of quiet between him and Camilla.

Finally, Camilla tried to break the silence by opening the car, but she was interrupted by Alexander's voice.

"Camilla...." Alexander's voice was filled with a mix of hesitation and longing as he called out her name, his hand reaching out to gently touch her arm.

Camilla paused, her hand still on the door handle, but she didn't turn to face him just yet.

After inhaling deeply, as if gathering her composure, she let his hand slide off her arm and rose from her seat.

Without a second glance towards Alexander, she swiftly exited the car and headed straight for the building entrance, determined in her stride.

Alexander watched still seated as Camilla walked briskly towards the entrance of the building, her back facing him.

And running a hand through his hair, he sighed heavily before starting the car's