A Tender Deception

Kian had his back to Rowena. He did not turn around immediately but surreptitiously exchanged a look with Desmond.

Rowena wore a blank expression and look entirely bewildered.

She had overheard the two men's conversation from afar when she came upstairs after concluding her phone call. Due to the distance, however, she did not manage to make out everything, merely catching a somewhat unfamiliar