Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 69

In the soft glow of the room, Lila's already fair skin appeared even more translucent.

The ringing of a phone disrupted the silence, but Lila acted as if she didn't hear it.

Her gaze rested on the Magnolia tree outside the window. It was almost as if she was looking at paradise instead of a lone tree.

Dorian's throat tightened. "Lila, I... I need to take this call. I'll be right back."

He waited, but even after the ringing stopped, she didn't respond.

Then, the phone rang again. His chest tightened with worry. He knew Zara had to be in some sort of trouble. Otherwise, she wouldn't call twice in a row.

Dorian gritted his teeth, took his eyes off Lila, and turned to leave.

Just as his hand touched the doorknob, Lila's calm voice came from behind. "Dorian, don't come back."

He froze and ran his tongue over his dry lips. His voice was painfully hoarse as he said, "Lila, don't say that. I'll be back as soon as I'm done."

he quickly left the

down the long corridor. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught

quick and purposeful. It was only a fleeting

Noah's. But was Noah really that tall? Could someone in their twenties still be growing?

suddenly felt extremely

hurried pace made it clear he had heard

be, always thinking about another man's woman? The more Dorian thought about it, the more bothered he became.

line, forcing him to shift

trending post! Dorian, please help me. They're saying I pushed Teddy

down. Hasn't your company asked the PR

said someone might be behind this. Dorian, what do I do? My career is just starting. I can't afford this kind

didn't push Teddy on purpose. I

worry, I'll figure something out.

to get rid of me, both for Teddy and so she can stay

was upset, she hadn't forgotten to stir tension between them. If this could make Dorian resent Lila again, then perhaps her current

on the

when he was speaking to Lila earlier. If only Lila had done this to get rid of Zara and stay by his side, that would have been