chapter 23

Leah's Pov

"Thanks for your help today," I said, clasping my hands together as we walked out of the grocery store. "Erm...."

"Kian," he said, waggling his eyebrows as he used his hands to wave his hair backward.

I smiled and replied, "Thanks a lot, Kian. I really appreciate it."

Kian had helped me leave country H, and I was surprised when the adamant ticket collector quickly respected him and let me go. Kian had offered to let me ride on his private jet, making it faster for me to get here.

It was already late by the time I finished at the hospital; the doctors had already removed the bullet, and Dad was no longer in critical condition. So, I had to go home and prepare dinner for Mom.

"Erm... Kian, I had to go home. I need to prepare dinner," I said.

Kian nodded as he placed his hands in his pocket, wearing a black shirt and black pants. The first three buttons of his shirt were undone, showing his collarbones. His dark, tousled hair framed a strong jawline and deep, expressive eyes th