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."

arm. Then, in a rare show

troubles are settled... let's have

apple bobbed as heat surged through his veins.

reached out, attempting to flip

shimmering. "You're injured. It's not convenient

need to check on Grandpa.

his lips still held the ghost of

helped him sit up. "You've been through a lot lately. Just wash up and get some rest tonight. Everything else... can wait

"Alright."

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

from

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

over, noticing a pen resting

why aren't you

couldn't shake this feeling... so I

over. Lila sat down

her hand and patted it gently, his expression warm. "Your grandma loved you the most, so` love you just as much. Just

her grip around his

want them. I don't even know how to manage a company. I just want you to stay with me. When I have kids one day, you'll teach them how to

too old for that now," Frances said with a

your grandma waiting forever. She doesn't like going places