Keira glanced at Lewis and spoke softly, "Let's head home."

"Alright," he replied.

She hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Don't drive like that again, though. Ten hours straight? That's not safe."

"I wasn't tired," Lewis said, his deep voice even more captivating under the night sky. He gave her a small smile. "How about this? Every couple of weeks, I'll take you on a drive like this, just to let you relax."

Keira chuckled. "That's not necessary."

"It is," Lewis insisted.

The car pulled into the driveway of the Olsen estate. After parking, Lewis turned to her, his tone suddenly serious. "Keira, I don't know what challenges the South family might throw your way, or what's waiting for you in the future, but I want you to know—you don't have to be afraid. I'll always be here with you."

Keira froze.

There were tears in her eyes.

Don't be afraid.

It wasn't something she heard often.

Most people assumed she was strong enough to handle anything—whether it was Erin, Jenkins, or even little Amy. They all leaned on her. But Lewis was the only one who told her it was okay not to be fearless.

She took a deep breath and nodded. "Got it."

Lewis reached out and ruffled her hair gently. "No matter what or who you face, I'll be by your side."

"Okay."

her response, she couldn't resist

to leave the car—but before she could, Lewis

thing she knew, his kiss was no longer gentle

eyes widened, but eventually, she gave

heavy and quiet,

She pushed Lewis away abruptly and turned to the front of

they were—Jenkins, Erin, Charles, Peter, and Amy—five

are Mom and Dad doing?"

"Shh…"

and muttered, "Not for kids to know! They're making you

knowingly, then continued to

Keira was shocked.

Had they…seen everything?

before he calmly opened the

followed, her

mischievous grin.

"What's there to interrupt?"

"I had something in my eye, and Lewis

"Really? I thought you were

young to be thinking such nonsense. This

she scooped up Amy

I really get it

that angle, it could've been a trick of perspective. Erin, should

"Shut up, Charles!"

Jenkins ignored the banter entirely and

the couch with a glass of water, Jenkins approached her while Lewis disappeared into the

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