Chapter 427

Lila's words weighed on Kieran's heart like a boulder. He wanted to refuse, but the Morgan family owed her two of her parents' lives. What right did he have to make her stay? Kieran followed Lila's gaze to the stage, where Matthew was calmly following the staff's instructions. He presented a quiet and gentle demeanor. That gentleness was so similar to Bryce's. "Lila." Kieran finally spoke, his voice hoarse and dry. But what could he say? How should he say it? In the end, he simply said, "I don't want to." Lila's heart ached unbearably, caught off guard by his response. But she understood—he felt that the Morgan family owed her. Her lips curled into a faint smile, but no matter how hard she tried, it was still bitter. "You don't need to feel guilty toward me. What your elders said is true—what happened to my parents had nothing to do with you. The grudges between our families don't concern you." Lila's eyes fixed on him, her tone resolute as she continued, "You don't have to c