Chapter 23

The rain had completely stopped when Keira and Stellan returned from the supermarket. They strolled leisurely down the street with bags of fresh groceries, enjoying the calm atmosphere. But just as they approached the apartment building, a figure that was all too familiar entered Keira's sight. The smile on her lips slowly faltered. She had never expected that the one person she thought she'd never face again—the one who had once meant everything to her—would find her here. Stellan, astute as ever, immediately noticed her change in expression. He glanced in the direction she was looking and saw Vincent standing not far away from them. Without saying a single word, he stepped in front of her protectively. Before seeing her, Vincent had been filled with anticipation. But his expression instantly turned sour when he spotted the man beside her. And when he took in Stellan's face, his anger surged. He strode forward at once. Stellan, sensing his intent, immediately stepped in to bloc