Kieran walked down the hallway and turned the corner, arriving at the staircase that overlooked the grand living room and the large double doors. He descended the stairs, passing by the couch where Daisy sat watching a cartoon. As he passed, she quietly stood and began trailing behind him. He pulled the door open and stepped outside. Unnoticed, Daisy slipped through after him. As he stepped out, he stopped in his tracks. Ahead, by the gate, two maids and several of his men stood clustered together, their attention fixed on the visitors beyond. Kieran moved down the stone steps toward them, Daisy still following. As he neared, the maids and men turned, stepping aside to make way. Standing outside the gate were Stacy, Calista, and Jaden. Kieran's gaze lingered on Jaden, whose expression

