MainNovelLila hadn't answered when Landon spoke up first, "Let's play one more round! I can turn things around!" He looked at her eagerly.
Lila, soft-hearted as ever, couldn't resist when someone pleaded like that. "One last round." "Alright, alright!" Feeling the warmth of his hand on her waist, Lila glanced at Kieran as they shuffled the cards.
She lowered her voice. "I'm not tired yet." It wasn't the right tto massage her waist, not with so many people looking.
Seeing her intention, he leaned in closer, his body nearly pulling her into his embrace.
Lila glanced at him, and though her expression was calm as usual, Kieran could sense a hint of pleading in her gaze.
He backed off slightly, not because he didn't want to tease her but because he worried he might lose composure first.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe had no idea how to tease him.
Lila continued to play, her luck still strong, but she deliberately held back, wanting to let Landon win.
He was two years younger than her, and she treated the glike playing with a child. Besides, Kieran wasn't short on money.
Landon won the gand strutted around like a victorious rooster, his tail feathers held high. "Thank you, thank you." Kieran glanced at the cards in Lila's hand with a look of helplessness.
"You're not even a little bit concerned about me?" Lila kept quiet.
She was just too kind.
"Had enough fun? Ready to head home?" Kieran hadn't forgotten how troubled Lila had looked earlier.
"Why the rush?" Landon protested. "This night was specially arranged for you guys." But Kieran had already stood up, pulling Lila with him. "You guys continue." Seeing his attitude, Landon didn't protest further and smiled at Lila. "Let's play together again next time." Lila nodded. The people nearby almost burst into laughter after seeing the cards in her hand.
"Mr. West, didn't you realize that Ms. Hart was letting you win?" "If you don't mind, you can change your mto Morgan and be like a child to Kieran. That et money would double!" Lila glanced at the person who spoke, unable to imagine having a child as old as Landon.
Kieran smiled. "We'd love to have children, but Landon is too mischievous to be part of our family." Lila was left speechless.
He held her hand as they walked out, and Landon almost jumped up. "A good son likeis hard to find!" Lila couldn't help but laugh at that.
Seeing her mood lighten, Kieran continued to lead her out of the room.
"What happened when you cout just now?" His tone becmore serious.
Lila's fingers brushed lightly Covers brushed lightly against his palm, and she didn't hide anything from him. "I ran into Terry." "He..." Lila hesitated. "He had a fight with his girlfriend and mentioned you." t belongs to swe ne Kieran nodded, understanding immediately. It must be about the incident at the previous event.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"This is not the right person for him. It's best if they part ways." Lila felt a wave of relief wash over her at his words.
If they weren't fit, they'd have parted ways for a different reason even vel without Dila's involvement. Yelena's comments about her and Kieran seemed to indicate that: conflict.
as at the sparks that ignitet swao A sincere person like Terry deserved someone better.
the On the way back, Noah and Amelia sent her messages almost simultaneously.
Noah said, "Do you know about the Clemence family holding a welcbanquet for their daughter?"
Amelia asked, "Are you and Uncle Kieran attending the Clemence m family's welcbanquet En.
tomorrow?"
Sitting in the passenger seat, Lila stared at the fogged-up window, the scenery outside blurring. She glanced at the two almost identical messages, feeling a little puzzled.
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
