Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 318

Kieran remained silent.

"Take a shower first." His voice was hoarse.

Lila stared at him motionlessly as if resisting his touch.

His voice was even more strained than before as he said, "After you finish the shower, I'll let you touch me. Okay?"

She lowered her eyes, a trace of a smile twinkling in her gaze. Her head was spinning now, and she had lost most of her rationality. Her actions were driven by pure instinct.

Just as she was about to enter the bathtub, he swiftly stopped her. He took off his coat and gently guided her.

"I'll step outside. You undress and shower for a while."

Lila frowned. "Aren't you joining me?"

Kieran was speechless. The bathroom fell silent momentarily before he spoke again, his voice low. "I'll get your clothes. You go ahead and shower."

She could barely understand what he was saying at this point. She just nodded, watching him leave the small, intimate space.

The water wasn't too hot, and gradually, she regained some clarity. She glanced at the red marks on her shoulder, her

washcloth as if trying to scrub away the disgusting man's marks, turning

after the guests had left, the hall was left with only the

pale, his expression venomous,

Before anyone could respond, Jay stormed

actions, but you still dared to target Kieran! Do you know how much you've disgraced the Locke family?

sneered, "You have a lot of

sharply, his face dark with anger. His expression grew even darker when he remembered Kieran's words before

with his cane. "Not only did you not stop him, you joined

out a muffled grunt, lowering her gaze without saying a word, her face

"It was my own idea. Vivian had

save yourself and the Locke family, go kneel outside Evergreen Heights. Wait until Kieran

eyes burned with fury. He was enraged not just at his grandson's failure but at how Kieran, for the sake of a woman, had tarnished the Locke

there will do the Locke

Martin's gaze turned cold. "Since it's your mess, you must fix it. I won't hesitate to find a new heir if you don't listen. As for Vivian shall bene Sent away with

first person to panic

for now, but Pierre is your successor; he's the one you trained! Who else can take over the