Harrison's Tender Side

Kayla's POV

"Harrison!" I followed Harrison into his room, stumbling and breathless. Leaning against the wall, I gazed at the expressionless Harrison.

"What did you just do? Blair is still..."

"She won't trouble you anymore."

Harrison took a step closer, gently tucking a strand of hair that had fallen onto my forehead behind my ear. "I promise you."

"But I didn't argue with her just to make you kick her out, Harrison."

Though the conflict between Blair and me couldn't be resolved, I didn't want Harrison to distance himself from his mother because of me.

"I know."

The room was dimly lit, allowing me to notice a glimmer of moisture in Harrison's deep eyes.

"The decision to remove my mother is not only to protect you, Kayla, but also for my own sake."

Harrison's tone was heavy.