Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 8

Zara was halfway through her sentence when she noticed that Dorian's expression had soured considerably.

The neighbor replied enthusiastically, "Yes, she's just about that height, and her little face is truly exquisite!"

Dorian's face darkened, and his gaze turned cold when he heard this.

Usually, he and Lila would update each other about their schedules, but over the past couple of days, he intentionally gave her the silent treatment because she sulked.

Yesterday, he found out that Billy had given her a two-week break, and now she had come to complain to Taylor and Camille.

No wonder the couple who were usually so kind to him gave him such a hard time today.

Dorian glanced at Zara, who had slightly furrowed her brows and began to think that Lila was not only spoiled but also quite calculating.

After waiting for nearly two hours, Camille had Taylor call him.

"Dorian, Camille and I really can't spare the time right now. You should head back first, and I'll contact you another day."

Dorian pressed down his emotions and replied, "Okay." After hanging up, his eyes grew colder.

The neighbor, however, seemed oblivious to the tension and continued, "Do you know her? Does she have a boyfriend?"

Dorian didn't answer that question but asked, "Did you see Mr. and Mrs. Foster leave today?"

The neighbor thought momentarily. "I didn't notice them in the morning, but after that woman came, I didn't see them leave either. You arrived not long after she did. I noticed you both standing out there for quite a while, so I got curious and came out to ask."

Kiley was out for a short time, and the neighbor happened to miss seeing her. But this information confirmed Dorian's suspicions.

Lila must have just left when Taylor called him over, and they didn't let him in. This wasn't because they were busy; it was clearly to vent for Lila.

Zara saw the look on his face and gently reassured him, "Don't be angry just yet; maybe there's a misunderstanding here.

"You two just had a little argument. She wouldn't talk bad about you in front of Mr. Foster. Even if she did say something, he isn't unreasonable, right?

Lila. She likes you so

words only made him angrier. The evidence was right before them, yet Zara was still defending

understand why Lila looked down upon someone as gentle and simple as Zara. Was a single bracelet worth causing

about it, the angrier he became. After driving Zara back

on the door and shouted. The fury in his eyes was

the door slightly to remind him, "Sir, don't knock so loudly. The tenant next door hasn't been back in two

recognize him. Fearing that Dorian was some sort of madman, he

for two days. He had known her since she moved into this apartment, and she had nowhere else to go. How could she not return for two

attempted to call Lila, but his

asked, "Dorian, I heard from Ethan that you broke up

and liked Zara, a sweet woman. She

had no connections or status. What made her worthy of Dorian's status as a

frown. "What are you talking about?

do you mean, Dorian? You gave that sandalwood bracelet to Zara in front of

was taken aback. "What are you

know what that sandalwood bracelet symbolizes? Isn't that the one you got

giving that sandalwood

know? Where did you get that bracelet? Everyone says Mount Shasta is great for seeking love and that sandalwood bracelet is

I noticed a primrose pattern on yours,

the back of his phone with his finger, pondering her words. Lila had given him that bracelet

had just started dating and were

expensive gift, wearing it made him

was for protection and insisted that he wear it properly. He had worn

the look in Lila's eyes at that time-her youthful charm, joy, and affection in

that the sandalwood bracelet is for seeking love. You just gave it to Zara, and

into words how he felt. But now, he understood why Lila was causing such a

bracelet was meant for their love; she could tolerate him not wearing it but couldn't accept him

and complaining to Taylor-simply to let him know how much

"Dorian?"

"Focus on graduating. Don't meddle in mine." After saying that, he