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."

couldn't resist

to leave the car—but before she could, Lewis

his kiss was no longer gentle but

she

heavy and quiet,

She pushed Lewis away abruptly and

were—Jenkins, Erin, Charles, Peter, and

are Mom and Dad doing?" Amy

"Shh…"

"Not for kids to know! They're making you a little

Amy said knowingly, then

Keira was shocked.

Had they…seen everything?

Lewis exchanged a glance before he calmly opened the

followed, her

over with a mischievous grin. "Hey, hey! Sorry

"What's there to interrupt?"

eye, and Lewis

blinked. "Really? I thought

"You're too young to be thinking such

she scooped up Amy and grabbed Lewis's

stood frozen. "Wait…did I really get

not. But from that angle, it could've been a trick of perspective.

"Shut up, Charles!"

banter entirely

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

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