Teddy pressed his lips together and looked at Jamie. She opened her mouth slightly as if she wanted to say something, but in the end, she remained silent. Soren's jacket was already draped over her shoulders, and she hadn't taken it off.

Teddy stood rooted to the spot for a moment, his grip tightening around his own jacket. Just then, Amelia came up behind him, patting him on the shoulder. "Come on, let's go. It'll be dark soon, and the mountain paths aren't safe at night."

Without waiting for his response, she pulled him away, leaving Jamie and Soren behind.

Jamie pursed her lips before looking at Soren. "Let's get going too." She kept his jacket on. Meanwhile, Teddy didn't put his back on.

Lila could feel the tension in the air, and she wanted to ease it, but she had no idea what to say. Michael and Matthew caught up to them, completely oblivious to the awkward atmosphere.

"We just bought some water," Matthew said, handing Lila two bottles. "The warm one's for you, and the other is for Mr. Morgan."

Lila raised her brow, her expression brightening. This kid was so thoughtful. "Thanks. Don't walk too fast and watch your step!"

"Don't worry, I'll

staking his claim. "You're the one who needs to be careful," he said, his deep voice calm but laced with

tone and gesture felt a little off. But since the two were always affectionate, he

Kieran's warm hand and continued down the

with him idly, but after a few minutes, she

upset because our conversation about the wedding

realizing it sooner. smiling, she playfully scratched the

to her, his gaze dark-darker than the evening sky-but his lips curled into a faint smile. Holding her hand, he

was as casual as ever, but his emotions were

get married this spring. But then, with their sudden

only reason she wanted to delay it. Kieran had grown into the man he was today-steady, capable, and admired by all. His achievements spoke for

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