Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

After hanging up the phone, Lila gently patted Nova's fluffy little head. "It is a good thing," she mumbled.

In the afternoon, she took a nap. But halfway through, the ringing of her phone woke her up. when she saw that it was Nicole calling, she hesitated for a moment before answering.

"L-Lila." Nicole's voice was choked with emotion, and Lila instantly felt the sleepiness vanish. a sudden, unsettling panic gripped her heart.

"Lila, could you come to the hospital? Grandma doesn't have much time left. Please come see her one last time."

Lila's mind went blank. "I'll be right there!" She didn't even have time to put on her socks. She just threw on a jacket and rushed out the door.

Amelia, who had been relaxing in the living room, was startled. "What's wrong?"

"Ame, can I borrow your car? Grandma... she's not doing well. I need to go see her!"

down. She's going to be fine, okay? Mrs. Morgan

let

way there. When they finally arrived, the emergency room light had just been turned off. The doctor stepped out,

after and helped support her. Amelia glanced over. Lila, holding onto her hand, walked

weak, her eyes

to warm up, but Amelie pulled ker hand away. "If I had insisted on clearing your parents' name back then, would we be able to say

around the elderly woman. It had only been half a

please stay with me, okay?" Her voice trembled as she stayed

"I hope you know that I really love you, Lila." She held Lila's hand and placed it in Kieran's. "Everyone has to

streamed down Lila's face, and she could hardly speak through the

good girl, Lila.

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