Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 160

As they drove farther away, Kieran glanced into the rearview mirror. Vince was no longer in sight.

Meanwhile, Nicole was sitting with her in-laws while waiting for Lila. Worried that the elders would grow impatient, she suggested going outside to check if Lila had arrived.

Hazel smiled warmly. "There's no need to rush. It's a good thing that Lila's so dedicated to her work."

Frances, however, frowned in disagreement. "Work might be important, but definitely not enough to neglect her health like Kieran does."

Nicole watched the two of them bicker, as they often did like children. Shaking her head with a smile, she got up and left the room.

Deep down, she knew both of them doted on the kids more than anyone else and supported the youngsters in pursuing their dreams unconditionally.

After all, they didn't seem concerned at all even when Noah decided to pursue a career in e-sports.

Instead, they happily watched tournaments they barely understood and celebrated his team's victories as though it was theirs.

The memory brought an exasperated smile to Nicole's face.

Leaving the room, she walked down the corridor. As she approached the glass doors, she saw two figures approaching together.

leaned in to hear better. Their good looks

Nicole, and she silently berated

thoughts on

for Kieran to keep an album documenting Lila's growth since he had always been protective

But she failed.

when the

talking that she didn't notice the uneven pavement

circling her waist with his arm while

"Careful there."

sent a

him pinning her against the wall and

wriggled out of his hold. "T-Thanks. Let's

sped up and put some distance

staring at the hand he

whole scene unfold, was

Lord, she might have

hoped that Noah and Lila

could officially become part