Kira blinked, stunned by what Cooper had just said.
"You're... paying for my college?" she asked slowly, as if her ears had betrayed her.Cooper smiled, a soft glint of reassurance in his eyes. "Of course. You deserve that second chance, Kira."She stared at him, her mouth slightly agape. She had planned to propose the idea to him—tentatively, nervously—but never in a million years had she expected him to offer it first, especially without her begging or bargaining. Her lips trembled as she tried to find the right words. "But it wasn’t your fault... It was my stepfather's mess. You don’t owe me anything."He leaned forward, his expression earnest and warm. "I’m not doing it because I owe you. I’m doing it because I care about you."Her heart skipped a beat.Before she could respond, Cooper sat back, a mischievous grin dancing on his lips. "There’s something else I need to tell you."Kira arched a brow, bracing herself. "
