Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 280

Albert paused briefly before speaking, "It doesn't matter what the outsiders have to say. It's enough if the children are sincere. Moreover, did you think the Morgan and Bolton families would care about public opinion with our statuses?"

Looking at Kieran's cold expression, Nicole could tell Albert had misspoken.

As the only person in the family who knew his true feelings, she smiled and said, "Mr. Bolton Senior, as you mentioned, both our families are at their current statuses. What we should care about now is the children's happiness.

"Michael is a good child, but he and Lila are not in love with each other."

"Even without Lila and Kieran's wedding, they should first get to know each other before we can discuss their marriage. Don't you think so?"

She provided a way out, and naturally, Albert had no reason to argue.

He laughed and replied, "I'm just anxious. I liked Lila the moment I laid eyes on her. I badly want her as a daughter-in-law."

Amelie shot him a glance but said nothing.

After all, she knew exactly what he was up to.

She looked at Frances, and he immediately caught her meaning. "Albert, it's been

a long while since we last met. How about a game of chess?"

Since Albert didn't achieve his goal, he naturally didn't want to leave, but he had no reason to refuse.

He said, "Shannon, you and Michael haven't visited in a while, so why don't you chat with Grandma Amelie for a bit?"

elegance and

how

smiled in return, holding her hand

to care for me. Look at this rascal of mine. He comes home and still works

she patted Shannon's hand. "How's work been for you lately? Albert always praises you in front of us,

paid no attention to their conversation. He lowered his gaze

set aside the cup she had been drinking from. "You're tired from the journey. How about we head upstairs and rest for

subtly twitched her fingers as she

was clearly getting back at her

change so

cold an

mam

could he suddenly

had known Lila for years. Judging from his personality, Kieran would have had Lila by his side if it were true

she had a boyfriend or a husband, he would have

based on Kieran's character, he couldn't fall for a

Amelie's affection and guilt, but what if Amelie

Shannon's smile deepened. She became even more graceful and poised as she

Amelie's gaze would unintentionally drift toward Lila as if to

Lila around, she wouldn't spare

tugged at Kieran's sleeve, and was about to call out 'Uncle,' but quickly

at her

which looked so