As Sebastian carried Kourtney safely out of the precinct and away from the chaotic paparazzi, Lilian's eyes followed them, her heart swelling with relief and concern. She felt a wave of happiness wash over her.
Lilian had always been Kourtney’s rock—the one who held her together whenever her family did her dirty. Memories of late-night talks about their dreams and fears flooded back, and now, seeing that her best friend had such a man to protect her after all that she’s been through in that toxic and shitty family of hers made her heart so glad.
“At least she’s safe now,” she murmured to herself, a small smile breaking through her worried expression.
“Let’s go. I’ll drop you off,” Edwin’s deep voice jolted her out of her thoughts.
She turned to face him, and her eyes met with the in
