NovelEnglishChapter 481 Knowing Lila was shy, Kieran lowered his head and gently touched his forehead to hers before setting her down beside him. He didn't forget to help her straighten out her rumpled clothes.
"Don't worry, it's nothing serious," he reassured her calmly.
Lila's anxious heart eased.
Still, she glanced at Cole out of the corner of her eye. His expression remained composed, showing no sign of concern.
That meant Kieran was telling the truth. She was afraid he would silently bear all the pressure alone.
Lila leaned back in her seat and let herself relax. Exhaustion crept over her as soon as she did.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Are you tired?" Kieran asked as he shifted toward her, his hand gently messaging against her temple. She leaned in closer. "You could open a massage parlor with your skills." Kieran chuckled. What an exaggeration.
Still, Kieran didn't mind learning how to message once things settled down if it meant giving her a better massage next time.
When they arrived at Vermilion Estate, Kieran bent down to help her with her shoes.
Lila, knowing he was just as exhausted, wanted to refuse. But before she could, Nova ran over, rubbing against her legs before nudging Kieran's hand as well.
Kieran cocked a brow. "Have you finally realized that we both belong to your mom and are starting to be friendly?" His tone was serious as he spoke, even giving Nova a light pat on the head.
The cat meowed and promptly hid behind Lila.
"This little diva." Lila laughed at the interaction and scooped Nova into her arms, rubbing her cheek against the cat's soft fur. "Nova, he's the boss around here. I don't make nearly as much money as he does. You should cozy up to him and get him to buy you all the fancy treats." But Nova didn't glance at Kieran and burrowed deeper into Lila's embrace.
Kieran chuckled. "She may not like me, but at least we have the staste." "What?" Lila blinked in confusion.
"We both like you." As he spoke, Kieran bent down and lifted her into his arms, with Nova still cradled against her chest.
When they reached the living room, he said gently, "Put Nova down and take a shower." Lila had been running around all day and had nearly fallen asleep in the car earlier.
vel She didn't linger with Nova and instead headed straight to the bathroom. When she finished. washing up and getting ready f bed, Kieran went in to shower.
for Lila absentmindedly scrolled through the news on her bed while waiting for him to cout.
When he finally did, he saw she was still holding her phone in the sposition. Except her eyes were closed, already fast asleep.
Water droplets still clung to Kieran's damp hair, and the steam from his shower softened his usually sharp features.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe walked over quietly, carefully taking the phone from her hand and turning it off. He tucked the blanket around her and turned off the lights before heading to his study.
It was already 1:00 am when he returned to the bedroom. The only light cfrom the distant glow of a street lamp outside the window.
As soon as he lay down, Lila instinctively turned and wrapped her arms around his waist.
Kieran lowered his head and pressed a kiss to her forehead. But it wasn't enough He leaned down again and kissed her softly. "Good night."
The next morning, Lila woke up earlier than usual. Surprisingly, Kieran was still asleep. She propped herself on one elbow and quietly observed his peaceful sleeping face.
His messy hair and sharp features looked as if they had they had been sculpted by the heavens themselves. must have been a favorite, be blessed with such a perfect face.
She was so focused on admiring him that she gasped when he suddenly turned and pulled her into his arms.
Kieran opened his eyes to stare at Lila. "Why are you up so early?"
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