Lila handed Kieran and Amelia each a glass of water.

"Ame, you'll stay in the same guest room as last time. Cindy already cleaned it this afternoon and changed the sheets."

Amelia nodded, then headed upstairs on her own-she saw no point in being a third wheel.

In the living room, Lila sat down beside Kieran, wrapping her arms around his waist with a smile.

If Kieran wasn't sure whether she loved him, then she would just have to be more proactive.

After all, she was very good at pursuing someone.

The flowers were just the first step.

Next came sweet words, physical affection, and...

She smiled to herself. "Kieran, don't work so hard. Let me show you something."

Kieran didn't respond, but his gaze had already fallen on her palm. Soft and fair, her hand was empty.

"Doesn't it look like there's nothing there?" Lila's eyes curved playfully, her tone mysterious.

Kieran humored her, gently squeezing her palm. "There's nothing there."

"Don't blink. Three, two, one-"

fingers was a delicate, pale green lisianthus flower. "Pretty, isn't

Lila immediately felt a little deflated. "This was a magic trick I specifically learned for

flickered. "For

"Of course."

the pocket of his shirt, then quickly

like lisianthus, I have something else.

gentle as she snapped her fingers

He took the tiny flower from her hand and carefully tucked it behind her

you

still smiling. "I just learned it today and couldn't wait to

gaze. "No, it was

that must mean I didn't pick the right

Or what kind of flower would you like? It doesn't even have to be a flower. Whatever it is, I

her forehead lightly with

flickered

moment, he chuckled softly.

"Jasmine?"

hesitated for a

It was delicate and difficult to care for, and some

gift, and over time, florists stopped

after a brief pause, she still smiled and

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