Then Haley heard a voice she recognized. "I apologize, Lydia," Kieran murmured in a quiet, personal voice. "Haley’s appearance surprised me too. I'm sorry you had to deal with it.”Lydia has a beautiful, syrupy voice. "I'm accustomed to that by now, so it's okay. But Haley will be angry since you've been ignoring her for so long. What if she becomes upset if you don't visit her at home tonight?”"That is irrelevant,” Without hesitation, Kieran replied, "She's easy to handle. You are the focus of tonight. I ought to be here with Riley and you. She accepted the present, but it's okay, I'll give you this bracelet instead. I've worn it for many years.”Riley let out a happy squeal. "Hooray! Daddy is the greatest! See, Mommy? You are the most important person in Daddy's heart.”Lydia gently nudged her daughter and added, "Don't say things like that, especially in front of Haley, okay?" Nevertheless, she extended her hand to Kieran. "Kieran, didn't Haley go on a pilgrimage to get that brac
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