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

her into his arms. But in the end,

him to hold her hand. Her cool fingertips absorbed the

lowered her eyes to look at the diamond ring on

ever.

was even shorter than

Kieran finally asked, "Give me

he wasn't

her hand and turned to leave, the warmth in her palm vanished, and

composure, Ruby appeared and noticed the terrible expression

two have a fight?"

between them

head, not mentioning her situation with the

marry

what I said to Uncle Kieran? Then why didn't

was puzzled. What would she go over for? She didn't

ended just then, and Liam and Matthew walked over, diffusing the awkward

time no see." Liam

no see," Ruby replied with a smile. Noticing Lila's low spirits, she