Chapter 120

Lyra POV

When Kessler called me "Sunshine" and mentioned there was something else, my curiosity piqued. I could sense his uncertainty, but I leaned in, asking, "What is it?"

"I know she did many things to you that she wasn't proud of, she said it before she passed away—she couldn't look into your eyes and ask for forgiveness."

I nodded slowly, trying to grasp the significance of Kessler's words and where he was leading this conversation.

"Annie wants us to be the godparents to her baby," Kessler said hurriedly as if the words were burning on his tongue.

I couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, a smile spreading across my face. Playfully, I smacked him on the chest and teased, "Is that what was taking you forever to say?"

Kessler chuckled, a weight lifted off his shoulders. "Yes, I wanted to make sure you were okay with it."

"Of course," I replied with sincerity. "We'll be great godparents. But you hurt my feelings, Kessler, for thinking that I would say no to being the godmother