Chapter 864

864 Chapter 863

Rebecca stormed in, her face still carrying a trace of irritation, as if she’d been interrupted by the person behind her. She shot Ellie Cobb an annoyed look before heading straight for Keira.

Keira blinked in surprise. “What are you guys doing here p>

Rebecca immediately replied, “We came to find you, obviously. What, not happy to see us p>

Ellie caught up and chimed in, “Yeah, are we not welcome p>

Keira let out a wry smile. “No, I am happy to see you. Just… you showed up a little too suddenly p>

She hesitated, glancing between the two of them, trying to figure out what was going on. But their faces gave nothing away. Keira decided to cut to the chase. “Alright, spill it. What are you up to p>

“Shopping, dinner, and a movie!” Rebecca announced.

Ellie scoffed. “That’s so boring. Only goody-two-shoes do that. I say we hit a bar instead. I’ve got a good bottle waiting for me p>

Rebecca perked up immediately. “Then take me with you! I want a drink too p>

Ellie gave her a skeptical look. “If I take you, is your brother gonna come hunting me down? Everyone knows he’s crazy overprotective p>

Rebecca turned to glare at her. “Oh, like your brother isn’t? Please. You think he doesn’t watch over you p>

Ellie huffed. “At least I don’t get tricked by men like you do p>

Rebecca sneered. “Oh, really? And where’s your boyfriend? Last I heard, he and some side chick set you up p>

Ellie’s face turned red with anger. “You p>

Keira sighed. “Alright, you two. That’s enough p>

Rebecca immediately pointed at Ellie. “She started it p>

“That’s enough,” Keira repeated, looking at them both before suddenly breaking into a smile. “Fine. Since you both want to drink, then let’s do it. Tonight, we’re drinking till we drop p>

Then she turned to Lewis. “Got anything good at home p>

Lewis nodded. “Plenty. The cellar’s stocked. I’ll go grab something for you guys p>

He left the room, and Keira had just settled into her seat when Amy came running in. “Mommy! Am I going to Grandpa’s house now p>

Amy had been staying at the Hortons’ for the past few days, but today she was supposed to move back to Uncle Olsen’s place.

Keira nodded. “That’s right. And remember to be on your best behavior, okay p>

“I know p>

The little girl threw her arms around Keira. “Mommy, don’t forget to come pick me up, okay p>

Watching Amy grow more lively, free from the timid, fearful state she’d been in when Keira first brought her back, Keira smiled gently and stroked her hair. “Amy, you have to grow up happy p>

Amy tilted her head. “As long as Mommy’s here, I’ll always be happy! But I know you have things to do, so I’ll wait for you p>

Keira’s eyes stung when she heard that. She nodded.

The security guard led Amy outside. The little girl bounced along, completely unaware of the bittersweet feeling of parting. When she reached the door, she turned back one last time. “Mommy, you have to, have to, have to come get me, okay? I like Grandpa’s house and Daddy’s house, but I love you the most p>

Keira nodded firmly.

After Amy was gone, Lewis finally returned upstairs, carrying two bottles of red wine. “Enough p>

“Not even close!” a voice called from the doorway.

Keira turned her head and saw Jenkins and Erin walking in.

Erin still looked upset. She scowled at Keira and huffed, “Hmph p>

Keira chuckled. “Still mad p>

“Yeah! Furious, actually! You heartless player!” Erin turned to Lewis. “Bring out the good stuff! We’re drinking till we drop p>

Lewis glanced at Keira. Seeing her nod, he went downstairs again and returned shortly after with a few more bottles.

Erin walked over, grabbed one, popped it open, and took a long swig straight from the bottle. When she finally lowered it, she pointed at Keira and said, “I’m seriously pissed at you, you know that? I don’t care if it was just an act, but how could you say something straight out of a jerk’s playbook? I demand an apology p>

Keira raised an eyebrow. “Okay. How do you want me to apologize p>

Erin smirked. “You’re good at cooking, aren’t you? I want a full roast dinner. That’s your punishment p>

Keira hesitated. “But we don’t have any beef p>

“That’s fine! I’ll go buy some! And when you’re back, you’re making it for me!” Erin stepped forward and clapped a hand on Keira’s shoulder. “You better come back and cook for me, got it p>