Chapter 190

Lila turned to glance at Michael, who was already seated in the car. His usual relaxed posture was replaced by a rigid, upright position as if the were a soldier sitting next to his commanding officer. He looked more tense than someone who had been dead for a while. Lila sighed softly. She could already imagine Michael's back cramping by the time they arrived at their destination. "Let's grab a bite first," Cole said, driving straight to a restaurant. Once they arrived, he stepped out to open the door for Kieran. Just as he turned to help Lila, she had already opened the door and stepped out on her own. Michael, exiting from the same side as Lila, stretched and rubbed his back, grumbling under his breath. "The boss doesn't have to treat me so kindly. I'd rather not suffer like this." Lila covered her mouth to stifle a laugh. Quietly, she offered, "How about I sit next to Mr. Morgan on the way back?" Michael shot her a skeptical look. "Why would you want to trade places and suffer