Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 361

Lila's gaze lingered on Kieran's face.

He kept his attention on the road, sparing her only a fraction of it.

Her mood had been off today. Though she had appeared fine when chatting with Noah earlier, the smile in her eyes had been faint.

Noah, carefree as always, hadn't noticed a thing.

But Kieran knew her too well. He understood that, given Lila's nature, if she

wanted to talk, she would do so on her own. If she didn't want to, asking would only pressure her.

He wasn't one to push her.

However, he hadn't expected the question she asked.

He frowned. "The police had concluded it was an accidental death."

Lila kept her gaze fixed on his face, studying every subtle shift in his expression but finding nothing unusual.

She unconsciously gripped the edge of her clothes.

lie to her, so if that was the

everything was fine, then what was the file about? Maybe it was something Kieran didn't

a deep breath to calm herself. She paused briefly before saying, "I guess it's just that I've been feeling

"I saw my parents today, and it hit me that we've been apart

of the safe. It's

an accident, trying to mess with my emotions. I'm sorry,

fiddled with the diamond ring on her finger, glancing at him with

even if her parents' car accident had been intentional, it could never

supposed to be happy-they had just gotten their marriage

much. His expression softened as he watched her idly fiddle with the ring. "How about we buy a

realizing Kieran didn't blame her. They just got their marriage license that day, after all. Why not celebrate

getting late when they

soon as Lila exited the car, a cold breeze blew past, sending

endearing and quickly pulled her into his arms, holding the cake and preparing

taking a few steps. "Wait, I

car, opened the back door,

was left in the car all

held it. "It's fine, it's fine. Just soak it in some water, and it'll

as followed her.