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.

gently shifting Nova to the side. She was about to sit next to Kieran but hesitated—then, instead, settled onto

to steady her, his touch firm but careful as

warm. "You've been working hard lately. Once you're done, how about we take a couple of days off and go

caught a glimpse of the sunflowers in

"Do you know

She suddenly recalled her earlier conversation

or love that has never been

people didn't

when choosing

were usually drawn

shape, scent, or

Kieran wouldn't have asked if it wasn't on

slightly, meeting his gaze.

he

asked her if she

Did she love him?

Unspoken love...

she laughed softly. So that

the type to show love through actions

about it, he was like a child starved for affection, asking for love in such a

A little adorable, really.

smiled, Kieran's emotions

his hand, brushing his fingers against her

him—not too hard, just

Kieran didn't even flinch.

teeth marks

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