Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 162

Noah flashed his mother a big toothy grin lightheartedly.

Nicole shook her head and pushed him aside. "You better not give Lila any weird ideas."

Noah wasn't bothered by the favoritism his mother showed. With a playful smile, he went over to hug Hazel. "Did you miss me, Grandma?"

"You little rascal, you look so proud after going missing for nearly half a year!" Hazel pushed him away in mock anger.

"Well, I was busy winning a gold medal for you."

As he spoke, he pulled out a gold medal out of his pocket and handed it to his grandmother. "See? Besides, I rushed back right after the competition, all right?"

"Oh, and here's a little something for Grandpa too," he added, drawing out a miniature trophy from the same pocket. "I even asked the organizers to make a smaller one so I could bring it back easier."

Lila almost laughed when she saw the tiny trophy.

Most people who won wanted huge trophies that allowed them to show off.

But this guy? He'd rather save on material costs and get a smaller one.

ear to ear after

it to make sure it wouldn't fall out.

right." Noah scratched his head. "Does my international

her son and called everyone to the table. Lila and Noah, being

her chair for her.

find anything worth bringing back, and I

box that held a finely crafted

caught nervously when she saw the logo on the side of the box. Did

like it?" Noah asked when

scratched his head. "Is my taste

his sweet-talking and generous personality made him popular among girls. So, he had plenty of

made him look

was simply someone who followed his heart and would go where the wind took him, not

he was a social butterfly who

chuckled. "It's beautiful, but Uncle Kieran just gave me a bracelet. I can't wear

the bracelet on her wrist. He inhaled sharply.

guys hungry?" Kieran

off. Instead, he rubbed his belly. "You're

and flew straight home after the