Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 99

Dorian looked at Lila expectantly, hoping she could sense his sincerity. He wished she would stop putting up such a wall between them.

"Lila, even though this one is a bit different from the original, it doesn't change how I feel about you."

As he gazed at her with anticipation, she momentarily felt a jolt of familiarity, as if the person before her had crossed the rivers of time and merged with the man from five years ago.

But the feeling was quickly replaced by a greater sense of absurdity.

"You just admitted it's different."

Jamie spotted them talking through the hotel's glass door and rushed over with her suitcase.

"What are you doing?" She stood protectively in front of Lila.

Dorian frowned. His expression was cold as he looked at the newcomer who had shown him disrespect multiple times. His dislike was palpable. Yet, considering Lila's attitude toward Jamie, he held back from scolding her.

Patiently, he replied, "Lila, I'm still the same person. How am I any different?"

no intention of engaging with him further. Lila opened the car door and signaled for Jamie

gaze, she replied, "You're just you

for him to say anything else, she got into the car after Jamie and drove

...

Kieran had already

they headed to the

her adoptive mother, Nicole Robbins, in a long time, and they chatted for a while before leaving as night

made plans to

...

day shopping, with Nicole picking out

Nicole," Lila said helplessly. "We've already bought

She appeared much younger than her actual age. Her fulfilling and happy life gave her an air

last dress?" Nicole suggested, holding up a light pink dress with a lovely bow at the

not suit her. "Isn't this a bit too much for

your age, it's the perfect time to love beauty. This pink is so pretty, and you look stunning,

her with affectionate eyes. "Noah was such a handful when he was young. Whenever you came to visit, I wanted to switch