Chapter 404

Lila's grip on Kieran's shirt tightened slightly.

Kieran straightened his back, his gaze dropping to her half-lowered eyes. "Can you trust me?" he asked.

"No matter what role the Morgans might have played in all of this, I'll ensure you get the truth. But until we figure everything out, can you try to be a little happier?"

Lila suddenly lifted her head, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.

Years of missing her parents, the frustration and pain she had bottled up after meeting Gordon today, all seemed to find an outlet in that single moment.

In the blink of an eye, her eyes reddened.

She didn't want to cry in front of Kieran.

"Uncle Kieran, I miss them," she said, her voice trembling as she quickly looked away.

But the moment the words left her lips, the tears came, spilling over and rolling silently down her cheeks.

She raised a hand to wipe them away, but Kieran was faster. He reached out, brushing the tears from her face.

"I know. Our Lila is a good, loving daughter. She misses her parents but doesn't want to upset the family, so she keeps all the pain to herself. I know everything you've been holding in.

"But from now on, can you try to trust me? With me, you can say whatever's on your mind. Laugh when you want to laugh. Cry when you need to cry. Just be yourself. Okay?"

stop. For the first time, Lila

voice

okay, Lila," Kieran murmured, lowering his head to press a light, comforting kiss near

slightly, the streaks of tears still visible on

a shaky breath as her emotions swirled

slightest chance, then I'll be brave one

had been running away from things for far too long, but running away never

Kieran didn't feel anything for her, she'd step back, return to her original place, and

after a moment of silence, he asked, "Mrs. Morgan, have I not made it

in shock. Her lips parted as if

realizing she was being

was already

leaned down slightly, his hand finding hers, and his fingers laced

on her tiptoes just

thoughts couldn't

free hand reached for the

as

corner of his, a kiss so light it

the surface of a

Kieran, always so composed

a soft chuckle escaped his throat, low and amused. "Lila, if I return the favor,

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