Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Lila hadn't answered when Landon spoke up first, "Let's play one more round! I can turn things around!"

He looked at her eagerly.

Lila, soft-hearted as ever, couldn't resist when someone pleaded like that. "One last round."

"Alright, alright!"

Feeling the warmth of his hand on her waist, Lila glanced at Kieran as they shuffled the cards.

She lowered her voice. "I'm not tired yet."

It wasn't the right time to massage her waist, not with so many people looking.

Seeing her intention, he leaned in closer, his body nearly pulling her into his embrace.

Lila glanced at him, and though her expression was calm as usual, Kieran could sense a hint of pleading in her gaze.

He backed off slightly, not because he didn't want to tease her but because he worried he might lose composure first.

She had no idea how to tease him.

Lila continued to play, her luck still strong, but she deliberately held back, wanting to let Landon win.

He was two years younger than her, and she treated the game like playing with a child. Besides, Kieran wasn't short on money.

Landon won the game and strutted around like a victorious rooster, his tail

feathers held high. "Thank you, thank you."

cards in Lila's hand with a look

even a little bit

Lila kept quiet.

just

enough fun? Ready to head home?" Kieran hadn't forgotten how troubled

the rush?" Landon protested. "This night was specially arranged

pulling

attitude, Landon didn't protest further and smiled

nearby almost burst into laughter after seeing the cards in

you realize that Ms. Hart was letting

mind,

your

Morgan and

child to

et money

would double!"

who spoke, unable to imagine having

to have children, but Landon is too mischievous to be part of

Lila was left speechless.

as they walked out, and Landon almost jumped up. "A good son like me is hard

couldn't help but laugh at

continued to lead her

out just now?" His

Lila's fingers brushed lightly

Covers brushed lightly against

didn't hide

Terry."