Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 161

"Aunt Nicole, are you feeling unwell? Is your back acting up again?" Lila asked worriedly, noticing Nicole's unusual behavior.

"It's nothing. I'm just getting old, so I need to be careful not to strain my back with any sudden movements," Nicole replied with a gentle smile.

She lovingly patted Lila's cheek. "Did you have a long day? Your grandparents are waiting for you inside, so let's go in. We even prepared a present for you."

"Isn't that a bit too much?"

"Not when this is your first time producing a film as an assistant director. I'm sure our darling Lila will become a brilliant director one day," Nicole praised warmly.

A motherly smile lit up her face, the faint wrinkles around her eyes adding to her elegance.

She reached out to take Lila's hand and spotted the gold bracelet on her wrist.

"Where'd you get this bracelet?" Nicole asked curiously.

Lila grinned. "Isn't it pretty? It's a present from Uncle Kieran for finishing the film."

at Kieran, who maintained his usual stoic expression. He only glanced at them briefly at

same.

to tell Lila the bracelet's significance but decided

figured she must

there was a high chance she

merely smiled and said, "It sure is. Kieran did one-up me this time. Your bracelet makes my

and guided her toward the room. "Go say hi to your grandparents first. They would've gone to see you

come sit with me," Hazel and Frances said

husband a playful glare

present for you. Let me know what you think," she said eagerly, holding a small gift

over to give Hazel a big, warm

crinkled as she broke out into a beam.

muttered, his voice

you miss me, Grandpa?" Lila asked, making sure to

darling granddaughter!" Frances laughed just

and their jealousy