Chapter 474

"I need to go back to the Morgan residence. Once I'm done, I'll pick you up to head home." Lila looked at the message and pressed her lips together before replying, "Okay." The official workday ended at six, but Lila already packed up at five and drove herself to the Morgan residence. Some things, if needed to be said, might as well be said sooner rather than later. When she arrived, Stefan's car was parked in the courtyard, as expected. Just the day before, he had told Nicole to consider it, but the moment Kieran returned, he couldn't wait to show up. Or perhaps, Kieran had been summoned back early. She pushed open the door and found only Stefan inside. Faith wasn't there. Stefan glanced at her sudden arrival with indifference, clearly viewing her as someone not worth much attention. In contrast, Nicole seemed a little nervous. When Kieran saw her, a gentle warmth appeared in his eyes. "Why didn't you wait for me?" Lila had intended to bluntly say, "I wanted to see you soone