Chapter 694

For a moment, Kieran was utterly stunned. Disbelief hit him first, followed by an overwhelming rush of joy. His heartbeat pounded so fast that even his fingers trembled slightly. He locked his gaze onto Lila, as if she would vanish the second he blinked. "Lila, what did you just say?" Lila looked at him, her eyes clear and calm. She didn't repeat herself, but she didn't need to. Kieran was still reeling from shock. If he had known she was going to say something like this, he would have picked a better place—somewhere proper, not just sitting in the car, where he could barely even hold her properly. That thought barely registered before he acted on impulse. Unfastening his seatbelt, he pushed the door open like an inexperienced young man who didn't know better. Lila watched as he got out of the car, walked around to her side, and opened her door. Their eyes met, and she tilted her head slightly. She was about to ask, "What's wrong?" when he cupped her face. The ever-composed, ele