Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

For Morgan Group's financial crisis, her savings were nothing more than a drop in ocean.

the

Kieran walked over and immediately saw what she was doing. He reached out and gently ruffled her hair.

"I'll take care of this," he said.

Lila lifted her gaze to meet his. Her eyes were clear, her expression unwavering.

"Kieran, we're family. As husband and wife, we should face hardships together. I can't just enjoy all the good things you and the Morgans have given me and then turn a blind eye when trouble comes.

"If I did that, if I were that heartless, how could I ever face my parents? How could I live up to the way Aunt Nicole raised me?"

Her voice was soft and steady, sweet like spring water.

"Kieran, I chose you because I want to stand by your side. Whether it's good times or bad, as long as it's you, that's enough. And besides, I believe in you. I believe in the Morgans. This storm will pass."

Kieran's heart skipped a beat.

When he finally spoke, his voice was slightly hoarse. "Lila."

He whispered her name, tenderness woven into every syllable.

In his heart, he silently added the words he didn't say out loud, "I won't let you suffer. My Lila loves sweet things."

stood, wrapped her arms around his neck, and carefully avoided his injured arm. Then, in a rare show of

heals, and the company's troubles are settled... let's have a baby,"

gaze darkened. His Adam's apple bobbed as heat surged through his veins. His entire body tensed, and

out, attempting to

shimmering. "You're injured. It's

protest, she got up. "Besides, I need to check on Grandpa. I

vanished, but his lips still held the

him sit up. "You've been through a lot lately. Just wash

"Alright."

pulled the blanket over him, waiting until he lay down. Then, after turning off the lights, she

voices from inside, she

dressed, sitting upright at his desk, the unease in Lila's heart grew

over, noticing a pen resting

aren't

couldn't shake this feeling... so I wanted to come and talk to

chuckled and waved her over.

warm. "Your grandma loved you the most, so` love you just as much. Just like her, I'm leaving

She tightened her grip around

just want you to stay with

now," Frances said with a soft

grandma waiting forever.