Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Lila was startled, and before she could explain, Amelia quickly stepped forward. "Are you seeing Uncle Kieran?"

On the day she visited the Morgan residence for the memorial, Amelia had stood outside for a long while. The sight of her slender, solitary figure, enveloped in sadness, made everyone who passed by instinctively tread lightly, afraid to disturb her.

It was heartbreaking. At that moment, Amelia had thought to herself, "If staying away from the Morgan residence would bring Lila happiness, then perhaps that's what she should do."

After all, no matter how good Kieran was, if they weren't right for each other, it was better not to force it.

Now, seeing how much better Lila looked, Amelia's heart still ached for her. She opened her arms, and Lila stepped forward to accept her embrace.

"Thank you, Ame," she said softly. If it hadn't been for her company during the tough times, she didn't know how she would have gotten through it.

Amelia responded gently, "Sometimes, if you stay stuck in one place, it's hard to find happiness. But if you're brave enough to move forward, you might just find it, you know?"

before dropping the subject. Amelia helped with the packing, picking up Nova from Lila's feet and placing her in a box. Then, she

of the car, took the things from Amelia, and placed them in the back seat. Amelia looked at him with a slight smile but didn't say a word. The man

Evergreen Heights, Lila felt her tension ease a little in the familiar surroundings. "Most of Nova's things are still on Milton Street.

want Nova running off and disappearing. Kieran nodded

to her own room, noticing that despite her absence, the room had been meticulously cleaned. Even the bedding had been changed as if

wasn't tired yet, as she'd slept

eyes, enjoying the

and glanced in that direction but didn't move

briefly by the door

her into his arms. His scent, fresh with woodsy notes,

you sleep here?" Even though she said

gently returned