Semua Bab After One Reckless Night; A Secret Binds Us: Bab 31 - Bab 36

The next morning at Bryce’s home….Edna sat on the edge of little Keira’s bed, carefully tying the laces of her glittery pink sneakers.“Hold still, sweetie. We don’t want one shoe tighter than the other,” she said with a gentle chuckle as Keira dangled her legs, wiggling her toes with delight.“But it tickles when you touch my toes like that.” Keira giggled, bouncing a little.She was already dressed in her neat sky-blue school uniform, her backpack sitting and waiting by the door.“You're too ticklish, that's all,” Edna smiled, smoothing Keira’s soft curls with careful hands. Keira giggled, staring down at Edna.There was a fondness in Edna's gaze, the kind that came not from obligation, but genuine affection.Edna had worked in Bryce’s home for years, seen all kinds of people come in and go. But this little girl was different. Not just because she was her boss's daughter though.The child had a way of warming the quiet halls with her laughter, filling the house with a life Edna h

Landon shook his head with a sigh, but then his expression shifted, suddenly remembering something.“By the way,” he said, leaning forward a bit, “Markus told me you moved the creative directors’ meeting to tomorrow. Any reason?”Bryce exhaled, running a hand through his hair. “Yeah. I just needed the morning to breathe. Too much happened last night, and this morning.”Landon gave a small nod. “Understandable.” He paused, then added, “But honestly, they’re itching to pitch that new campaign. I glanced through it last night. It’s strong. Fresh angle, bold messaging. Might be one of the best ideas the team has come up with in months.”Bryce arched a brow. “It's that good?”“It's better,” Landon replied. “You’ll want to hear them out. It might even be perfect for the Paris launch, and the upcoming event. The timing lines up.”Bryce leaned back in his chair, considering it. “Alright. Let’s keep the meeting for tomorrow morning then. First thing. And tell Markus to push the board check-in

Meanwhile…Bryce’s gaze followed Kimberly until she disappeared through the café’s glass door.He couldn’t shake the question clawing at the back of his mind. Why had she bolted the moment Sienna walked in?Did she hear about Sienna and him? Or was she…?“Bryce?” Sienna’s voice cut through his thoughts, pulling his attention back to her. “What are you looking at?”Her eyes flicked toward the direction he’d been staring, but whatever she expected to see wasn’t there.Bryce cleared his throat, his fingers tightening around his fork.“You hardly ever eat here,” he said evenly, though his eyes narrowed just a fraction. “If I remember correctly, you almost hate this place.”Sienna’s smile was perfectly sweet as she set her cup down. “Well… is it such a bad thing if I’ve changed my mind?”“Changed your mind,” Bryce repeated slowly. “Or decided to check on me? Monitor me.”Sienna's painted lips curved another smile. “Is that a crime now? Me checking up on my fiancé? You weren’t in your offi