Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 481

Knowing Lila was shy, Kieran lowered his head and gently touched his forehead to hers before setting her down beside him. He didn't forget to help her straighten out her rumpled clothes.

"Don't worry, it's nothing serious," he reassured her calmly.

Lila's anxious heart eased.

Still, she glanced at Cole out of the corner of her eye. His expression remained composed, showing no sign of concern.

That meant Kieran was telling the truth. She was afraid he would silently bear all the pressure alone.

Lila leaned back in her seat and let herself relax. Exhaustion crept over her as soon as she did.

"Are you tired?" Kieran asked as he shifted toward her, his hand gently messaging against her temple.

She leaned in closer. "You could open a massage parlor with your skills."

Kieran chuckled. What an exaggeration.

Still, Kieran didn't mind learning how to message once things settled down if it meant giving her a better massage next time.

When they arrived at Vermilion Estate, Kieran bent down to help her with her shoes.

Lila, knowing he was just as exhausted, wanted to refuse. But before she could, Nova ran over, rubbing against her legs before nudging Kieran's hand as well.

you finally realized that we both belong to your mom and

even giving Nova a light pat on the

and promptly hid

laughed at the interaction and scooped Nova into her arms, rubbing her cheek against the cat's soft fur. "Nova, he's the boss around

didn't glance at Kieran

"She may not like me, but at least we have the same

blinked

Kieran bent down and lifted her into his arms, with Nova still cradled against her

living room, he said gently, "Put Nova down and take a

had been running around all day and had

vel

bathroom. When she finished. washing up and getting ready f

for

her bed while waiting for him

finally did, he saw she was still holding her phone in the same position. Except

hair, and the steam from his shower

walked over quietly,

from her hand and turning it off. He tucked the

turned

heading to his