864 Chapter 863

Rebecca stormed in, her face still carrying a trace of irritation, as if she'd been interrupted by the person behind her. She shot Ellie Cobb an annoyed look before heading straight for Keira.

Keira blinked in surprise. "What are you guys doing here?"

Rebecca immediately replied, "We came to find you, obviously. What, not happy to see us?"

Ellie caught up and chimed in, "Yeah, are we not welcome?"

Keira let out a wry smile. "No, I am happy to see you. Just… you showed up a little too suddenly."

She hesitated, glancing between the two of them, trying to figure out what was going on. But their faces gave nothing away. Keira decided to cut to the chase. "Alright, spill it. What are you up to?"

"Shopping, dinner, and a movie!" Rebecca announced.

Ellie scoffed. "That's so boring. Only goody-two-shoes do that. I say we hit a bar instead. I've got a good bottle waiting for me."

Rebecca perked up immediately. "Then take me with you! I want a drink too!"

Ellie gave her a skeptical look. "If I take you, is your brother gonna come hunting me down? Everyone knows he's crazy overprotective."

her. "Oh, like your brother isn't? Please.

"At least I don't get tricked

really? And where's your boyfriend? Last I heard, he and some side chick set you

red with

you two. That's

pointed at Ellie.

before suddenly breaking into a smile. "Fine. Since you both want to drink, then let's do it. Tonight, we're

Lewis. "Got anything good at

cellar's stocked. I'll go

the room, and Keira had just settled into her seat when Amy came

days, but today she was supposed to move back to

"That's right. And remember to be on your

"I know!"

threw her arms around Keira. "Mommy, don't forget to come pick

the timid, fearful state she'd been in when Keira first brought her back, Keira smiled gently and stroked her hair. "Amy, you have

always be happy! But I know you

eyes stung when she heard that.

outside. The little girl bounced along, completely unaware of the bittersweet feeling of parting. When she reached the door, she turned back one last time. "Mommy, you

Keira nodded firmly.

Lewis finally returned upstairs,

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