Kieran gestured with his hand. "Put them over there."

Cindy turned to look. It was a small table in the dining area, a spot that wasn't very noticeable.

After her shower, Lila leaned against the staircase railing and spotted Kieran sitting on the couch, staring into space. Her expression softened.

As she walked downstairs, Cindy approached her and lowered her voice. She told Lila that Kieran had reacted a little unusually when she had given him the flower earlier.

Lila frowned slightly.

Did Cole get it wrong? Does Kieran not like sunflowers?

"Does he not like them?" she asked.

Cindy shook her head. "I'm not sure... but I think maybe he's just exhausted."

Lila glanced over at Kieran, still sitting motionless. That explanation seemed reasonable enough.

She nodded. "Got it. Don't worry, I'll check on him."

Slowing her steps, she walked over and leaned down from behind the couch, wrapping her arms around Kieran's neck.

Her voice was light and playful. "Mr. Morgan, what are you daydreaming about all alone?"

The soft scent of jasmine surrounded him, making Kieran pause for a moment.

He reached up, his fingers brushing against her slender wrist. "Lila."

His voice was as deep and rich as always, but tonight, there was something colder in it, like the quiet chill of the night.

about

his touch firm but careful as if worried she might lose

lately. Once you're done, how about we take a couple of

Kieran caught a glimpse of

her. "Do you know what

suddenly recalled her earlier conversation

silent love or love that has never been

most people didn't care

meanings when choosing

They were

shape, scent, or

asked if it

nodded slightly, meeting his gaze. Then, suddenly,

the night he

had asked her if she loved

Did she love him?

Unspoken love...

softly. So that was what this was

through actions rather than words, yet he wanted her to say

it, he was like a child starved for affection, asking

A little adorable, really.

smiled, Kieran's emotions grew more

hand, brushing his fingers against

him—not too hard,

Kieran didn't even flinch.

she let go, faint teeth marks

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