Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 101

Lila turned her head slightly, avoiding Dorian's gaze. She was relieved she had worn something he hadn't seen before today.

Neither of them noticed her and instead turned to walk into the restaurant. While ordering, Nicole picked all her favorite dishes.

"Eat more. Once you finish this project, you'll take a few days off, right? Don't stay at Kieran's place then.

"Come to the Morgan residence for a few days to keep your grandparents company. I'll have the housekeeper take good care of you, too."

Lila swallowed her bite. "It's fine at Uncle Kieran's place. I'll also return to the Morgan residence to visit you all."

"He's a grown man. How would he know how to take care of others? I heard from Mr. Mason that he doesn't even eat on time. Sometimes, the meals I send over sit untouched because he's too busy."

Nicole sighed. "He's just too hard working. If only he could share a bit of that dedication with that lazy brat Noah... I'd feel more at ease," she added while placing more food on Lila's plate.

Seeing Lila's obedient and well-mannered demeanor made her even more dissatisfied with her carefree son.

she knew the truth. Nicole secretly watched Noah's matches online, beaming with pride when he won international

as they were about to leave, they ran straight into him, who had

say something but hesitated when he saw the intimate atmosphere between Dorian and Zara. After all, he remembered that Lila and Dorian had

to Evergreen Heights. As she entered with

hands. Raising an eyebrow, he teased,

brought me for a late-night treat the other day.

raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised. He hid the faint, dark emotions in his eyes when

you I'd

box, she pulled out the last item, which was a pink dress. Holding it up against herself,

and fair hand holding the dress, and he pictured how it would look on her-girlish and sweet, which was a style she

understood why she avoided such youthful styles. She wanted to appear more mature

silence, Lila muttered softly, "Does it seem unsuitable? I thought it might be

and beautiful. It'll suit you perfectly," he said with a small smile. His eyes seemed to hold

in her mind his head seemed like it would be really