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.

were waiting outside in full force. A few individuals and some

busy, was even more crowded today. Some people openly held cameras, standing as close

side door, which seemed less

the other side. Just as

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

with some confusion called

just a little, turning around. "Ter, what are

was Terry, who was dressed casually. He was holding

drinking yesterday, couldn't resist, and ended up in trouble. Now,

around earlier before coming back

noticing the hospital gowns

How did you get

the news online, so