Chapter 97

Lila lay in bed, her mind filled with Kieran's exquisitely handsome face and gentle words. She wandered to the memory of him eating the late-night snack directly from her hand. The way his soft lips brushed against her fingers felt even more intimate than when he had pressed her against the wall that day. Realizing what she was thinking, she nearly slapped herself. How outrageous! The consequences of her restless tossing and turning were evident when she overslept the next day. Samuel said nothing to reprimand her, but she felt guilty, especially after Billy called asking her to return to the company the following afternoon. She informed Samuel in advance, and he agreed readily. Still, she felt increasingly guilty. After working for several years, she had never before missed work multiple times due to personal matters as she had this time. Moreover, Billy seemed unusually anxious to have her return, making her feel that something was amiss. She sensed what was wrong when she e