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."

she couldn't resist leaning in to

she could, Lewis grabbed

knew, his kiss was

she gave

was heavy and quiet, the moon shyly hidden behind

pushed Lewis away abruptly and turned to the

Peter, and Amy—five heads

and Dad doing?" Amy whispered

"Shh…"

kids to know! They're making

knowingly, then

Keira was shocked.

Had they…seen everything?

he calmly opened the car door and stepped

followed, her expression

came bounding over with a mischievous grin. "Hey,

"What's there to interrupt?"

something in my eye, and Lewis was helping

blinked. "Really? I thought

too young to be thinking such nonsense. This

that, she scooped up Amy and grabbed Lewis's

"Wait…did I really

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

"Shut up, Charles!"

banter entirely

glass of water, Jenkins approached her while Lewis disappeared into the kitchen to prepare dinner for them. "Keira, how's

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