Chapter 29

Lila As soon as I opened the door, I was greeted by my brother’s familiar face. Ronan leaned against the doorframe, his arms casually crossed, a playful smirk tugging at his lips. His presence always brought with it a mix of comfort and slight exasperation. "Hey," I greeted him with a soft smile. "When did you get back?" "Just a little while ago," he replied, stepping into the room. "Had some business to take care of." He looked me over, his eyes narrowing slightly. "You look... distracted." I let out a small laugh, trying to shrug off the tension still hanging over me from earlier. "Just... tired. It’s been a long day." Ronan raised an eyebrow, his expression shifting to something more curious. "So, how was your date with Ethan?" I blinked in surprise, my smile faltering for a moment. "Did everyone know I was going on a date?" I asked, shaking my head in disbelief. "I didn’t realize it was such a public affair." Ronan chuckled, clearly amused by my reaction. "Well, he did ask for my p