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Lila sensed the subtle shift in Kieran's mood. She blinked in surprise before smiling gently. "Why would you ask me that, Kieran?" In her last relationship, she had given her all and had always been the one chasing and sacrificing. But with Kieran, the roles had reversed—she was the one being taken care of. Looking back, nearly a year had passed, and so much had happened. But through it all, Kieran had treated her well. Maybe that was why she had recovered so quickly. Lila tightened her grip on his hand, walking with a light step down the mountain. "You're a really great guy, Kieran. And I'm really happy with you." Without saying a word, he looked at her profile. His grip on her hand tightened slightly, but he didn't ask the question lingering in his mind. "How much longer do I have to wait for our wedding?" By the time they reached the base of the mountain, the group split up and went their separate ways. … The following days, Lila didn't have much to do. She spent her time at