"Are you kidding me right now?" Camila blurted out, her voice rising in disbelief and a flush creeping up her neck. "You hauled me all the way here for a lecture? About my phone calls? Seriously, you don't want to do this with me, Antonio."

Antonio took a step closer, sighing heavily.

"You've been distant for no reason… that affects me. It makes me wonder what's going on in your head, what you're thinking. And frankly, I don't like being left in the dark."

Camila bristled, her arms crossing over her chest. "I told you, I've been busy. And I was processing things. What do you want me to do,...