Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 221

Lila stopped in her tracks and turned to look at Dorian, a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. "Is that so? I don't believe I can't."

With that, she didn't even spare his grim face another glance before turning and walking away. Her steps were steady and confident, each one radiating the kind of assurance and resilience of a wild rose, growing strong and defiant.

She first went to the nurse's station to get a face mask before leaving the hospital ward.

Dorian had said there were a lot of people outside. That didn't sound like a lie.

Her incident was already trending on the hot topic list, showing how badly she had been cornered and injured. The video made her look quite a mess. From the footage, it was clear that as soon as she passed out, Dorian had taken her away.

Just as she had guessed, it seemed like he had orchestrated the whole thing. His plan must have been to swoop in at her lowest moment, appearing like a hero to save her.

What he hadn't expected, however, was that the crowd would be so vicious, pushing her down the stairs, which was why she hadn't seen him arrive.

hospital had banned entertainment reporters from entering, but they were waiting outside in full force. A few individuals and some pairs, who were clearly not here for medical reasons, lingered by

people

headed for the side door, which

the other side. Just as she hadn't

that some reporters had slipped inside. Her back tensed slightly, her eyes turning cold as her fists clenched, ready to strike at

tinged with some

familiar voice, she relaxed just a little, turning around.

was holding a few test reports.

not me. It's my dad. He was drinking yesterday, couldn't resist, and ended up in trouble. Now, he got himself

saw you wandering around earlier before coming back here,"

noticing the hospital gowns

happened? How did you get hurt on your

last night, he had been too busy to follow the news