Chapter 597

Kieran looked down at Lila, and she lifted her head slightly to meet his gaze. Her soft, moonlit eyes were filled with quiet concern, and after a brief moment of eye contact, she smiled. Lila reached out, taking his wrist and pulling him closer. She wrapped her arms around him, her hand lightly patting his back. Her voice, tender and warm with a hint of playfulness, slipped into the air. "Rough day?" Kieran dipped his head, burying his face into the curve of her neck. His voice came slow and low. "A little." "Why's that?" Landon watched the affectionate scene between the two and felt like a total third wheel. "Hey, you two, if you want to get all lovey-dovey, take it home, yeah? You're blocking the entrance and scaring off my customers." The teasing shot a flush of color to Lila's ears. She pulled back from Kieran and gave Landon a quick nod of thanks. Then, slipping her hand into Kieran's, she led him to the car, helping him into the passenger seat and fastening his seatbelt. K