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!"

feet. "Calm down. She's going to be fine,

way she'd let Lila drive

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

steadied by Amelia. Kieran arrived soon after and helped support her. Amelia

sorry." Amelie's voice was weak, her eyes dimming, and the warmth

I had insisted on clearing your parents' name back then, would we be able to say goodbye

the elderly woman. It had only been half a month since they last saw each other, but Amelie

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

it in Kieran's. "Everyone has to leave Earth eventually. I'm just afraid

face, and she

girl, Lila.

want to