Aiden placed a gentle hand on Kira's back, offering support as she clung to both him and Bryan. She was calm now and had cried as much as she wanted to. She knew it was time to leave, and she could always come back to visit.

With her arms slowly loosening, they helped her to her feet. Aiden steadied her by the waist while Bryan held her hand.

"Are you good?" Bryan asked her, and she nodded.

"Yes, thank you."

"Okay, let's go," he said.

Once inside, Aiden guided her gently to the couch, where she ...