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!"

She's going to be fine, okay? Mrs. Morgan Senior's been in good

let

the emergency room light had

and helped support her. Amelia glanced over. Lila,

Lila... I'm sorry." Amelie's voice was weak, her eyes

Amelie pulled ker hand away. "If I had insisted on clearing your

only been half a month since they last saw each other, but Amelie had

okay?" Her voice trembled as she stayed bent over, too afraid to look

Lila's hand and placed it in Kieran's. "Everyone has to leave Earth eventually. I'm just afraid that when I'm

and she could hardly speak through

girl, Lila. But...

go, I want to ask you,