too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian)

Lila hadn't answered when Landon spoke up first, "Let's play one more round! I can turn things around!"

He looked at her eagerly.

Lila, soft-hearted as ever, couldn't resist when someone pleaded like that. "One last round."

"Alright, alright!"

Feeling the warmth of his hand on her waist, Lila glanced at Kieran as they shuffled the cards.

She lowered her voice. "I'm not tired yet."

It wasn't the right time to massage her waist, not with so many people looking.

Seeing her intention, he leaned in closer, his body nearly pulling her into his embrace.

Lila glanced at him, and though her expression was calm as usual, Kieran could sense a hint of pleading in her gaze.

He backed off slightly, not because he didn't want to tease her but because he worried he might lose composure first.

She had no idea how to tease him.

Lila continued to play, her luck still strong, but she deliberately held back, wanting to let Landon win.

He was two years younger than her, and she treated the game like playing with a child. Besides, Kieran wasn't short on money.

Landon won the game and strutted around like a victorious rooster, his tail

feathers held high. "Thank you, thank you."

Kieran glanced at the cards in Lila's hand with a look of helplessness.

"You're not even a little bit concerned about me?"

Lila kept quiet.

She was just too kind.noveldrama

"Had enough fun? Ready to head home?" Kieran hadn't forgotten how troubled Lila had looked earlier.

"Why the rush?" Landon protested. "This night was specially arranged for you guys."

But Kieran had already stood up, pulling Lila with him. "You guys continue."

Seeing his attitude, Landon didn't protest further and smiled at Lila. "Let's play together again next time."

Lila nodded. The people nearby almost burst into laughter after seeing the cards in her hand.

"Mr. West, didn't you realize that Ms. Hart was letting you win?"

"If you don't mind, you can change

your

mame to Morgan and be like

a child to Kieran. That

et money

would double!"

Lila glanced at the person who spoke, unable to imagine having a child as old as Landon.

Kieran smiled. "We'd love to have children, but Landon is too mischievous to be part of our family."

Lila was left speechless.

He held her hand as they walked out, and Landon almost jumped up. "A good son like me is hard to find!"

Lila couldn't help but laugh at that.

Seeing her mood lighten, Kieran continued to lead her out of the room.

"What happened when you came out just now?" His tone became more serious.

Lila's fingers brushed lightly

Covers brushed lightly against

his palm, and she didn't hide anything from him. "I ran into

Terry."

"He..." Lila hesitated. "He had a fight with his girlfriend and mentioned you."

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Kieran nodded, understanding immediately. It must be about the incident at the previous event.

"This is not the right person for him. It's best if they part ways."

Lila felt a wave of relief wash over her at his words.

If they weren't fit, they'd have parted ways for a different reason, even without Lila's involvement.

Yelena's comments about her and Kieran seemed to indicate that:

conflict.

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A sincere person like Terry deserved someone better.

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On the way back, Noah and Amelia sent her messages almost simultaneously.

Noah said, "Do you know about the Clemence family holding a welcome banquet for their daughter?"

Amelia asked, "Are you and Uncle Kieran attending the Clemence family's welcome banquet tomorrow?"

Sitting in the passenger seat, Lila stared at the fogged-up window, the scenery outside blurring.

She glanced at the two almost identical messages, feeling a little puzzled.