Silas Norwood lowered his gaze, his tone endlessly indulgent. "She wanted to."
"So whatever she says, goes? Is that how you spoil someone?"
"She's not some priceless treasure that can't be seen in public. Are you afraid someone's going to steal her away?" Silas Norwood's pale gold eyes swept over Kian Sterling's face as he remarked nonchalantly, "In fact, Kade, I think you're the one being a little paranoid about everything concerning Cece."
Kian Sterling fell silent.
In the distance, after listening intently to an a cappella performance by The Orchid Pavilion, Celia Sterling politely excused herself and walked over toward Kian Sterling.
"Brother!" Her voice was sweet and filled with joy, but the moment she got close, Kian Sterling gently pressed her head into his chest.
