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!"

I'll keep an eye

smiling face and casually wrapped an arm around her waist, as if quietly staking his claim. "You're the one who needs to be careful," he said,

that something about Kieran's tone and gesture felt a little off. But since the two were always affectionate, he

watched them go, then tightened her fingers around Kieran's

him idly, but after a few minutes, she noticed he was quieter than usual. "Are

our conversation about

playfully scratched the center

into a faint smile.

tone was as casual as ever, but his

She had originally promised Amelia that she and Kieran would get married this spring. But then,

it. Kieran had grown into the man he was today-steady, capable, and admired by all. His achievements

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