Uncle Olsen acknowledged Keira's heartfelt "Dad" with a simple "Yeah."

That single word carried the depth of love and acceptance he felt from her, a love that had finally rooted itself deep within her heart.

This child, at long last, acknowledged him.

He patted her shoulder affectionately.

That night, father and daughter talked for hours. Most of the conversation revolved around Uncle Olsen asking questions and Keira answering.

He wanted to know everything—how she grew up, her favorite foods, her preferred colors, and every little detail.

Keira answered earnestly, her responses sincere and thoughtful.

Before they knew it, it was late into the night. Exhaustion overtook Keira, and they finally parted ways. She returned to her room, but just as she lay down, she found herself enveloped in Lewis's arms.

Looking at the man beside her and thinking of Uncle Olsen, who was now also part of her home, Keira suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of love surrounding her.

With a peaceful heart, she closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.

By the time she woke, the sun was high in the sky. She glanced at the clock—it was already noon. Stretching lazily, she got out of bed, freshened up, and stepped out to find Lewis in the study next door, engrossed in an international conference call.

Not wanting to disturb him, she headed downstairs.

As she passed the dining room, she noticed Jenkins and Erin sitting with Sean Church, who looked frail as ever.

Since Jenkins's cover as "Lion" had been blown, she'd completely dropped the meek act, turning into a carefree freeloader much like Erin.

of professional housemates, doing little beyond eating and causing minor

Keira called them out, they protested

with the Clownfish crew, and I'll have plenty to do! You think I like sitting

just a foodie. What's wrong with enjoying some good meals every day? Why so

Keira was speechless.

What a pair.

them, letting them go about

target was

"Don't you get hungry skipping meals like

do, but I can't

on her food, looked incredulous. "How can anyone not like

a faint smile. "I'd love to know why I ended up with an eating disorder

they chatted, Keira came

her, he stood quickly—too

steadied him. "Sir, you're anemic. You can't stand up so fast,"

"Noted. I'll be

I'm not being too presumptuous,

rolled up

to the kitchen

"I've known you this

a look but grabbed more

as she started mixing, Jenkins sauntered in. "Mind making me a portion

resigned sigh, Keira added yet another portion. She glanced toward the doorway and caught Lewis standing there. He hadn't

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