Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 166

Lila thought of Dorian's face, which was even more bruised than Noah's, and burst into laughter.

"Looks like you didn't hold back this time," she teased.

Noah gave her a wary look. "You don't still feel sorry for him, do you?"

But he shook his head immediately. "No, that's not you. You're not one to cling to the past."

Noah let out a dramatic sigh. "If I weren't trying to be a law-abiding citizen, I would've broken his legs."

Lila chuckled. "That's fine, but next time, could you be a little more subtle? You're a public figure. If you get suspended over this, it won't be worth it."

Noah grinned, showing his teeth. "Next time, I'll just throw a sack over his head."

Lila's eyes curved into crescents. "Good. But with your face looking like this, don't go back to the Morgan residence. Head to Uncle Kieran's place. I'll help you with the swelling."

Noah slouched in his seat, looking every bit the spoiled rich kid.

"Can you sit properly? Try to fight less. You've got young fans, so don't corrupt them," Lila scolded lightly.

She paused, then asked, "Knowing Dorian, he wouldn't let things go so easily. How did you get him to agree to a truce?"

playing the devoted ex, trying to win

"His reputation," Noah added.

eyes and stared at the scenery speeding past the window, sarcasm lacing his voice as he remarked, "His public image might seem perfect, but underneath,

of them fell

Noah stepped out of the car and suddenly asked, "Why did you splurge on such an

used to be more generous than Noah's, she was never one to waste money. Even with both of them earning their own income, whenever Noah gifted her something worth tens of thousands, she still found it too expensive and repeatedly reminded him not to be so wasteful

a rare, smug smile. She walked a few steps away, then paused, turning back to lean her elbow casually

Do you think

fell. "What? That's so unfair! I asked him for a

hard I begged! He's so biased. I'm telling Grandma!" he complained, crossing

and

costs millions. Think of how

didn't buy it, Uncle Kieran is obviously playing favorites. He didn't

With

complain to Grandma."

called out, "Uncle Kieran." Noah's words died in his throat. He looked up

"Uncle Kieran, why aren't you

you don't work hard and make money, who's going to support us?" Noah added,