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 leaning in to kiss

she moved to leave the car—but before she could,

was

but eventually, she gave in,

was heavy and quiet, the moon shyly hidden behind

sharpened. She pushed Lewis away abruptly and turned to the front of

Erin, Charles, Peter, and Amy—five heads

Mom and Dad doing?" Amy whispered

"Shh…"

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

Amy said knowingly, then

Keira was shocked.

Had they…seen everything?

before he calmly opened the car door and

followed, her

with a mischievous grin. "Hey,

"What's there to interrupt?"

flatly. "I had something in my eye, and Lewis was helping

"Really? I thought you were

too young to be thinking such nonsense. This is Clance,

she scooped up Amy and grabbed Lewis's hand,

"Wait…did I really get

that angle, it could've been a trick

"Shut up, Charles!"

the banter entirely and

Lewis disappeared into the kitchen to prepare dinner for them. "Keira, how's

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