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.

in to hear better. Their good

silently berated herself for having

messy thoughts on that

wasn't unusual for Kieran to keep an album documenting Lila's growth since

But she failed.

thought. "Not when the only person

that she didn't notice the uneven pavement ahead,

reacted instantly, circling her waist with his arm

"Careful there."

smooth voice sent a shiver down her

memories of him pinning her against the wall and kissing her came

breathing grew erratic, and she quickly wriggled out of his

purposely sped up and

staring at the hand he had circled around her waist that barely filled his

watched the whole scene

she might have made a

and had even hoped that Noah

officially become part of the