Chapter 691

Kieran's sudden approach startled Lila. Instinctively, she leaned back, but the stool she was sitting on had no backrest. Reacting quickly, he pulled her into his arms, preventing her from falling. The unexpected moment left both of them slightly flustered. Pressed against Kieran's chest, Lila could feel his heart racing. She cradled her belly and was about to say something when he tightened his hold and buried his face against the crook of her neck. "I'm sorry," he murmured. After hearing the guilt in his voice, she hesitated for a moment before gently patting his back in reassurance. "I wasn't sitting properly. It wasn't your fault. Don't worry… The baby and I aren't that fragile." … It was a little past 8:00 pm. Amelia had just stepped out of the shower and was about to head back to her bedroom when she heard the doorbell ring. She hesitated for a second before walking over. Instead of opening the door right away, she peered through the peephole. Vince was standing outside. He