He liked her.
But the moment Sheila tried to open her eyes and demand an explanation, a voice echoed in her mind.
He sees you as a substitute.
You're just a substitute.
Her heart shattered into a million pieces. So, she remained perfectly still, pretending she knew nothing.
Only after Killian finished his morning routine and left did Sheila finally climb out of bed.
She glanced at the time and then flopped back down, deciding to catch some extra sleep. She'd get up after Killian left for the day.
The alarm blared, threatening lateness.
Sheila finally sprang into action, rushing through her morning preparations.
But when she went downstairs, she was surprised to find Killian still sitting at the dining table.
She glanced at the time, puzzled. He usually left around this hour. What
