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."

response, she couldn't resist

to leave the car—but before she could, Lewis grabbed her

his kiss was no longer gentle

but eventually, she gave in, matching

heavy and quiet, the moon shyly hidden behind

Keira's senses sharpened. She pushed Lewis away abruptly and turned to

Peter, and Amy—five

Dad doing?" Amy whispered

"Shh…"

know!

Amy said knowingly, then continued

Keira was shocked.

Had they…seen everything?

Lewis exchanged a glance before he calmly opened the

her expression

mischievous grin. "Hey, hey! Sorry

"What's there to interrupt?"

eye, and Lewis was

I thought you

"You're too young to be thinking such nonsense. This is

she scooped up Amy

stood frozen. "Wait…did I really get

could've been a trick of perspective.

"Shut up, Charles!"

banter entirely and followed

Jenkins approached her while Lewis disappeared into the kitchen to

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