Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 80

Dorian's shirt was soaked through with sweat by the time he finally reached the wishing tree. The sight of the tree was more magnificent than he'd thought.

The weather was breezy, and ribbons tied to the tree branches fluttered with the wind. It felt as if God Himself was here to examine the wishes written and grant them to their bearers.

Dorian was not in the mood to admire the scene. Swaying unsteadily on his feet, he stood under the tree and muttered to himself, "The leftmost side of the wishing tree... The wish is on the leftmost..."

He frantically searched through the ribbons, trying to find the one that was once written for him. The first thing he spotted was a familiar red ribbon tied for his safety.

A glimmer of hope brightened his dull eyes. Tied to the ribbon, the charm Lila had cracked still had her handwriting. "I wish Dorian's life is smooth sailing and that he gets everything he wants!"

Dorian's voice was shaking with emotion as he exclaimed, "I-It's Lila's handwriting! I knew it! She still loves me!"

He caressed the charm with trembling fingers, though his gaze was unsteady. "Why is it cracked? Which bastard ruined it?"

disapproving looks from those nearby. Terry apologized on his behalf and gently urged, "Calm down. Let's leave for now and talk

anything. He continued muttering in a daze, "How could it have cracked? If I asked for another one, does it still count? Lila will forgive

He looked away only to notice a similar- looking charm

missed a beat, and he instinctively tried to block Dorian's view,

sight. He wanted to approach, but his feet felt too

loud. His voice

up and saw the cracked charm, the

Terry panicked. "Dorian!"

she didn't love

still love her, go back and apologize. Treat her like you used to-with love and

sure she'll forgive

himself. He stumbled toward the charm and reached out to caress the patterns on the shattered

the charm Lila had