Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 427

Lila's words weighed on Kieran's heart like a boulder.

He wanted to refuse, but the Morgan family owed her two of her parents' lives. What right did he have to make her stay?

Kieran followed Lila's gaze to the stage, where Matthew was calmly following the staff's instructions. He presented a quiet and gentle demeanor.

That gentleness was so similar to Bryce's.

"Lila." Kieran finally spoke, his voice hoarse and dry.

But what could he say? How should he say it?

In the end, he simply said, "I don't want to."

Lila's heart ached unbearably, caught off guard by his response. But she understood—he felt that the Morgan family owed her.

Her lips curled into a faint smile, but no matter how hard she tried, it was still bitter.

"You don't need to feel guilty toward me. What your elders said is true-what happened to my parents had nothing to do with you. The grudges between our families don't concern you."

Lila's eyes fixed on him, her tone resolute as she continued, "You don't have to care about these things, but I am different. I must make sure the murderers who took my parents' lives pay for their crimes."

unbridgeable

raised his hand, wanting to pull her into his arms. But in the end, his raised hand

allowing him to hold her hand. Her

lowered her eyes to look at the diamond ring on

ever.

marriage was even shorter

silence, Kieran finally asked, "Give me one week,

he wasn't alone in

to leave, the warmth

regain her composure, Ruby appeared

have a fight?" she

them had already

head, not mentioning her situation

simply said, "You'll marry the

what I said to

she go over for? She

and Liam and Matthew walked over,

time no

a smile. Noticing Lila's low spirits, she