Chapter 459

Lila could see the exhaustion written all over Kieran. He had always been polished and put-together, but now his usually neat hair was a mess. His clothes, typically dry-cleaned and impeccable, were wrinkled and misshapen—probably hand-washed due to a lack of proper facilities. A few stains even lingered here and there. But none of that mattered. Without hesitation, she wrapped her arms around him. "Kieran, next time, don't keep things from me. I was really worried." Kieran pulled her in tightly with his arm. No one had expected that what was meant to be a short separation had nearly turned into a final goodbye. The fear and anxiety that had weighed on Lila for days only began to fade when she breathed in his familiar scent, grounding her in the reality that he was here, safe. Watching them, Alfredo couldn't help but smile, a rare sight after everything that had happened. After a moment, Lila finally pulled away, only to catch Alfredo grinning at them. Her ears flushed slightly.