The minute Shannon finished speaking, everyone''s gaze fell on her.


    Nicole nced at her, then at Kieran''s cold eyes. She felt that Shannon was being too obvious with her intentions toward L.


    Kieran''s brows twitched as he looked at Shannon, his dark eyes betraying no emotion.


    Even Amelie''s smile dimmed slightly because of Shannon''s words.


    "If we''re talking about reputation, this shop is indeed not as well-known as MunchMates, but when ites to taste, this one is far superior in vor," Amelie


    said.


    She slowly opened the box and took a piece to eat.


    After swallowing, she added, "It''s delicious. L really understands me. She''s far better than this little brat over here.


    "Back in the day, I really wanted a daughter, and luckily, I ended up with you and Nicole."


    Nicoleughed. "I''m nowhere near as considerate as L. She remembers all your preferences so clearly."


    In their back-and-forth exchange, they forgot that Shannon was still in their midst. She clenched her hand under her sleeve, and her smile faded significantly.


    Michael had always known about Shannon''s feelings for Kieran.


    It wasn''t a big deal when they were single, so she could do whatever she wanted without anyone caring.


    However, everyone now knew that Kieran was going to marry L.


    Michael never expected that Shannon couldn''t let go.


    "I don''t visit often with my sister, so I''m not yet familiar with Grandma Amelie''s tastes. Now that I know and remember, I''ll definitely bring you an extra box next time,'' he said, helping Shannon out of the awkward situation.


    Whether he meant it or not, his face showed no sign of difort.


    After all, the two families did have a good rtionship.


    Nicole smiled and continued, "You two should also try some."


    Finally, she turned to Kieran. "Kieran, could you go get a new quilt for L? I had the household staff wash the one she used before. I thought she would being over in a while, so I haven''t put a new one on the bed yet."


    Kieran nodded and took L''s hand without hesitation.


    She nced back and nodded at Michael, then followed Kieran upstairs.


    Shannon and Michael chatted with Amelie for a while. After some time, Shannon excused herself to get some air.


    She stood in the yard, looking up at a window on the second floor. It was arge floor-to-ceiling window with the curtains drawn tightly.


    That was L''s room, and the room next to it was Kieran''s.


    L had lived here for many years, but even the Boltons, who had a deep connection with the Morgan family, had rarely seen the girl.


    Shannon used to think the Morgan family didn''t want outsiders to see her, thinking she wasn''t presentable, but ntly, she realized that


    something was off.


    Why was the Morgan family protecting L?


    Based on the gathered information, they were indeed protecting L, but their caution wasn''t without reason.


    How did L''s parents die?


    Why was L ced in an orphanage before the Morgan family took her in?


    Michael called her from behind before she could fully sort through her thoughts.


    "Shannon." He nced toward the second floor as well.


    Shannon looked away, her face devoid of any emotion.


    Michael might have fallen for her calm facade if he didn''t know her so well. He noticed her tightly clenched fingers and asked, "Is it really him you want?"


    Shannon didn''t respond, and he continued, "I don''t think Kieran is that great. He''s impressive, sure, and good-looking, but what''s the point of his cold and indifferent personality?


    "If you two get married, you guys could go for three days without speaking. What''s the point?"


    Shannon snorted, herugh tinged with mockery. "What you''re saying applies only to those he doesn''t care for. But he''s not like that with L."


    "You see, you already know he''s not indifferent toward L, so why are you still fixated on him?"


    She suddenly turned her head, her gaze carrying a glint of coldness.