POV Mia
"I swear, I’m going to kill that little brat."
The second Paisley burst into tears, Killian scooped her up and walked away—as if she were the victim. As if she hadn’t just drenched me head to toe and humiliated me in front of his entire family. It doesn’t matter what that girl does—he always gives in. One whimper and he melts.
And pointing out how manipulative she is? Only makes him angry.
"I’m sorry, darling," Killian’s mother, Catherine, sighed beside me. "I tried."
"I know." I forced a brittle smile. "I really appreciate your support."
"Just give him time," she advised. "Paisley will come around eventually. It’s hard at that age."
"I understand," I lied smoothly. "I just think he could be a little firmer with her. He lets her run the show."
I regretted the words insta
