LittleNovelLila could see the exhaustion written all over Kieran. He had always been polished and put-together, but now his
usually neat hair was a mess.
His clothes, typically dry-cleaned and impeccable, were wrinkled and misshapen -probably hand-washed due to a
lack of proper facilities. A few stains even lingered here and there.
But none of that mattered. Without hesitation, she wrapped her arms around him.
"Kieran, next time, don't keep things from me. | was really worried."
Kieran pulled her in tightly with his arm. No one had expected that what was meant to be a short separation had
nearly turned into a final goodbye.
The fear and anxiety that had weighed on Lila for days only began to fade when she breathed in his familiar
scent, grounding her in the reality that he was here, safe.
Watching them, Alfredo couldn't help but smile, a rare sight after everything that had happened.
After a moment, Lila finally pulled away, only to catch Alfredo grinning at them. Her ears flushed slightly.
She quickly changed the subject. "Let's go to the hospital first and get you both checked out. Then we'll head
home. Grandpa's been in good spirits today. He even called Aunt Jasmine and Bryce over for dinner."
Neither Kieran nor Alfredo had heard about Frances gathering the family.
Given Frances's declining health, they had been especially worried that news of the company's troubles might
push him too far.
Hearing that he was feeling well enough to host a family dinner was a small relief. After their checkups at the
hospital, they wasted no theading home.
Only after showering and changing into fresh clothes did Kieran and Alfredo finally start looking a little more like
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By six in the evening, Jasmine and Bryce arrived, only to be stunned by everything that had happened.
Both looked visibly shaken.
"How bad is it at Morgan Group right now?" Jasmine asked, her brows furrowed.
Alfredo sighed. "The financial deficit is significant. A lot of our assets are still stuck overseas. We need to fill the
gap as soon as possible."
A heavy silence settled over the room.
After all, Morgan Group employed over a hundred thousand people. If the company collapsed, countless families
would be affected.
Kieran was the first to speak. "Alfredo, focus on your recovery. I'll figure out a solution."
Lila's brows knitted together. Three different countries were involved in this crisis —it was clear just how massive
the problem was.
This wasn't something that could be solved with just effort.
She wanted to believe in Kieran, but more than anything, she felt a deep ache in her chest.
The weight of this crisis was pressing down on him alone, and it was far too heavy.
Jasmine spoke up as well. "Nobody panic. We're family, whatever happens, we'll face it together."
The room fell into a heavy silence as if a dark cloud had settled over everyone.
It wasn't until Frances cdownstairs that they forced themselves to pull it together.
He looked at his two sons, weary and battered, and after a brief pause, simply said, "It's good that you're home."
The younger generation stilled at his words. Then he let out a small hmph.
Did they think he was too old, too blind, and too out of touch to know what was going on?
Frances sighed. If only Amelie were here.
A moment later, he gave a resigned smile.
No matter. He'd be seeing her again soon enough.
But he didn't say any of that aloud. Instead, he simply told everyone to sit down
for dinner.
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"Tonight, I'm happy. Even though that rascal Noah isn't here, it's fine, we'll all share a drink."
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