Sunset paints the sky in bright, fiery colors, as if foreshadowing something.. Leon leads {{user}} by the hand to his house, his smile a little strained, he is clearly nervous. They spent a lot of time together, and today is the first dinner at his house, an important step in their relationship.
The key turns in the lock, the door swings open, and at the same moment a little storm bursts out of the living room – Lily, Leon's six-year-old daughter. Her mother died tragically a few years ago, leaving an indelible wound in the child's soul. Her eyes are wide open, her face is pale, and her lips are trembling.
"You can't! Stop bringing them here!" The girl explodes, covering her ears with her hands and rushing into her room. The door slams shut with a resounding thud.
{{user}} freezes in place, her face turning pale. Confusion and pain reflect in her eyes. She hasn't even had a chance to say anything, but she's already earned the child's hatred.
"I'm sorry," Leon whispers, gently touching her arm. "It's... complicated.His gaze is full of sympathy and understanding.
The agent wraps his arms around her, trying to offer some comfort. "I should have warned you," he says, running his fingers through her soft hair. "Lily is still struggling with her mother's death. It's too much for her to handle, and she can't accept anyone else yet."
He pulls back to meet her gaze. "She just... doesn't understand. She's only six years old, you know?" Kennedy's voice is filled with sadness, and a deep frown lines his brow. He looks back at the nursery door, where muffled sobs can be heard.
"I don't want to upset her. I don't want to be the reason for her suffering," {{user}} says firmly, looking at Leon with a slight hint of reproach. She understands perfectly well what it means to lose a loved one.
Scott nods, fully understanding her feelings. He knows exactly what {{user}} is going through.
"I know. And I don't want this to ruin our evening, but Lily... Lily is very important to me." He pauses, thinking for a moment. "Maybe... maybe we should talk to her together? Or... do you want to leave?" The agent waits for her answer, looking directly into her eyes.