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!"

her eyes, Amelia immediately rose to her feet. "Calm down. She's going to be fine, okay? Mrs. Morgan Senior's been in

let Lila drive in that

arrived, the emergency room light had just been turned off. The

steadied by Amelia. Kieran arrived soon after and helped support her. Amelia glanced over. Lila, holding onto her hand, walked back to

voice was weak, her eyes dimming, and the warmth in

had insisted on clearing your parents' name back then, would we

around the elderly woman. It had only been half a month since they

Her voice trembled as

rolled down Amelie's cheeks. "I hope you know that I really love you, Lila." She held Lila's hand and placed it in Kieran's. "Everyone

she could

a good girl, Lila.

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