Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 365

Lila shifted slightly but didn't entirely pull her body away.

Just before Kieran opened his eyes, she quickly shut hers, pretending to be

asleep.

She subtly adjusted her position, trying to make it seem like her earlier movement had been unintentional.

She could feel that Kieran had woken up, and she expected him to release her immediately.

After all, Kieran was such a reserved and disciplined man-he surely wouldn't tolerate this kind of close contact with the opposite sex.

But the arm around her waist tightened before she could finish her thought. At the same time, he shifted slightly, settling into a more comfortable position, pulling them even closer.

Lila was completely confused.

Only she dared to open her eyes when his breathing finally settled into a steady rhythm.

She found herself pressed tightly against his chest, feeling his warmth and steady heartbeat.

It was slower than it had been during the day.

...

When Lila woke up the next morning, she saw a soft, warm blanket covering her.

For a moment, she couldn't process what she was seeing.

Turning her head to the side, she realized the bed was empty, and Kieran was already gone.

like the closeness they had shared the previous night had

a while, then slowly

she headed downstairs, where Kieran was

it might get cold, so he

said with a

asked gently, "Did

Lila replied,

seemed to pick up on the subtle tension, but she

place to eavesdrop on the family's

breakfast, both prepared to head to work, and

he suddenly said, "If you're uncomfortable with Carol staying here, I

had noticed Lila's

expression shifted, revealing a trace of internal

Carol she

once, Kieran misread her

quickly

ret uncomfortable, Carolet

she

was

there by the

in the afternoon.

was something

office, she went straight to Cedric and informed him

be working for the next two

found Ethan to check on Jamie's and Teddy's schedules for the

confirmed there were no issues, she returned to her

on the sofa

ever, and today, she wore a full face of