Kieran poked Lila's cheek again and said, "Mrs. Morgan, could you focus on me a little more?" He reached out and pinched her earlobe gently, making her already flushed ears turn an even deeper shade of red.

Lila looked into his eyes and could feel her heart thudding a little too fast in her chest. Slowly, she reached up, wrapping her arms around his neck. Tilting her head slightly, she brushed her lips against his in a fleeting touch.

Looking into her bright eyes, Kieran bit his lip, feeling his desires start to rise. He had been swamped with work lately, constantly tied up with one thing or another, leaving him little time to spend with her. Even though he had wanted to, there had always been something pulling him away.

When he returned from his trip, thinking things had finally settled enough for him to be with her, the first thing he had seen was Faith's business card on her desk. The worn edges told him just how many times she had looked at it. He didn't need to investigate to know what Faith had said to her.

He didn't have to wonder why Lila had kept Faith's business card. He could put the pieces together instantly. He didn't care what others thought of him, and no one could force his hand when it came to making decisions. But her thoughts mattered to him.

His gaze softened as he tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, straightening the slightly crumpled fabric of her clothes. "Let's go home. We can have the cake there." His deep voice carried a husky edge, tinged with something unspoken.

her hand, his palm warm and steady. When she reached for her bag, Kieran had already bent down

sat in the passenger seat, watching his hands on the steering

but he could

the events of the past few days. When he had found out that Stefan had sent someone to pick Lila up, he had immediately gone

as she watched him juggle work and stress. Even though she knew that

go, no matter how much he hated the idea. But if she was being pressured into making that choice? That was

Lila shifted her gaze from his

him from his thoughts. He shifted his gaze

her without taking his eyes off the

hesitate," she admitted, "But I also told myself I should ask for your opinion before making any decisions." Her voice

to make amends, and his heart softened at the thought. But still, he kept his expression solemn. "I

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