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."

quickly

the corner of his eye, he caught a

suit walked briskly by, his long strides quick

profile, which looked a lot like Noah's. But was Noah really that

felt

he had heard about Lila's injury

woman? The more

Zara's rare outburst of sobbing came from the other end of the line, forcing him to shift his attention. He was irritated, his tone missing its usual gentleness as he asked, "What's wrong? Is

moment. She spoke frantically. "The trending post! Dorian, please

asked the PR department to take down the trending

fast. The company can't take it down. They said someone might be behind this. Dorian, what do I do?

didn't push Teddy on purpose. I tripped! I'm

I'll figure something out. This isn't a big deal. It won't affect

you think it's Ms. Hart trying to get rid of me, both for Teddy and so she can stay by your side?" Zara

this could make Dorian resent Lila again, then perhaps her current predicament was worth

on the

he was speaking to Lila earlier. If only Lila had done this to get rid of Zara and stay