Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 408

Noah let out a soft "tsk" and said, "No way. Are you saying Uncle Kieran has a one-sided crush?"

Lila couldn't help but laugh. "I said she likes you."

The two of them were whispering in the backseat, which quickly caught Nicole's attention as she sat in the passenger seat.

She turned to glance at them suspiciously. "You're both grown adults. Why are you whispering like kids, trying to keep secrets from me?"

Immediately, they both straightened up, falling quiet. But Noah, being his usual cheeky self, couldn't help himself. "This is young people's business. You don't need to worry about it."

Nicole rolled her eyes, deciding not to waste her energy on him.

When they arrived at their destination, she looped her arm through Lila's and led the way, leaving Noah trailing behind them.

"It's almost the New Year. Let's get Lila a couple of new outfits," Nicole suggested as they entered the store.

Noah leaned in. "You don't need to worry about that. Uncle Kieran already had some custom-made for her. They'll be delivered this afternoon."

"That's your Uncle Kieran's thoughtfulness. What I buy is my thoughtfulness."

With that, she gave Noah a light smack on the back of the head. "And what about you? Where's your gesture?"

"Just confirming again, I must've been adopted. The little bit of prize money I've earned from the competition isn't enough to make a decent gift," Noah deadpanned.

shopping, eventually heading home just in

as they were getting ready to pick up Jasmine and Bryce, Kieran

casually, "Why don't you stay home and help out here? I'll take

the mood to move if he didn't have to,

Kieran take Lila's hand and lead her to the car, Noah suddenly remembered what she had

way. It's got to be that Ruby's just way

cue, Noah turned his head and saw

off. The moment Ruby stepped out of the car, Noah strode

him standing there, puzzled. "Why are you standing in the middle

"Hmph." Noah snorted.

even more

the trunk and handed it to Noah. "Don't be upset. This

"Stop trying to bribe me.

puzzled. "Bribe you? It's just a

in a couple of

real?" Noah asked, his surprise slipping

I

and tore it

afford it, it was that he already had too many Nicole and Alfredo had outright banned him from

from

face. "This is

course. Everyone's getting something. I