Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 154

Kieran's warm hand collided with Lila's cool skin, stirring ripples within her heart.

She lowered her gaze, her eyes fixating on the back of his hand. She slowly asked, "Uncle Kieran, why did you suddenly show up?"

He supported her, took the room card, and entered the room. After helping her sit on the couch, he pulled out a square box. "This is your wrap-up gift. Congratulations on your successful debut as a director."

Kieran's deep voice carried a tenderness that matched the emotions in his gaze.

Lila's gaze fell on the box, and she was oblivious to his expression. She took the box and opened it, her actions slowed by alcohol.

Inside was a gold bracelet with shiny hues. As her fingers touched it, a gentle coolness washed over her.

"How pretty!" she exclaimed.

"It's all yours now."

wanted to ask if it was too expensive,

didn't blurt her concerns out. "The family knows you're coming home tomorrow. They're already preparing a

gaze to hide her reddened eyes. She realized she had always

ordered a hangover remedy from the hotel. He left only after watching her finish

packing her belongings. After loading everything in the car, she made

film tonight. I've pushed the shoot to tomorrow afternoon. I'll be picking you up

You should rest. We'll take

"But-"

trip for you to come back and forth. Taking a cab is

tire herself out. Even if cabs were hard

wait for them at the company. As she was about to leave,

on purpose. His gaze carried a

of his mind. She didn't know that he had already secured the IP rights to Heart of

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