Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 526

Jamie shook her head. "Not really. He went to university when I was 13 years old,

and graduated with a PhD this year. He's already signed a contract to become a

professor at the National Science Academy.

"That's why my mom is coming back to discuss the engagement with his family."

Lila did a quick mental calculation. Completing a Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in

just seven years—this guy was impressive!

Thinking about Teddy who resembled a happy puppy, she couldn't blame Jamie's

mom. If she had a daughter, she'd also want her to pick an accomplished

scientist.

Lila thought for a moment. "Well, how do you feel about it? Plus, you two have

been apart for seven or eight years. Has your childhood fiancé not dated anyone

during that time?"

Jamie shook her head. "He's been busy with research. He didn't have time to

date."

"So, you two have been keeping in touch?"

"Yes, but not often because he's so busy. When we do talk, it's just casual small

talk."

Lila nodded. "Do you like him?"

Seeing Jamie stay silent, Lila could guess her answer. Having a childhood

was hard to tell if

or kinship.

"What about Teddy? Do you

for a moment. "I'm not

optimistic and kind, and even though he

background, he's always content and happy. He's

for a moment then continued, "Like the

comforting, and it made her want to

up at the bright blue sky. It seemed Jamie had to choose

sweetheart or

and pinched Jamie's cheek. "So, this is why

eating properly lately?"

overthinking everything, and it caused her

lose her appetite.

a bad person? I keep

make up my mind."

not going back and forth.

marriage is a big

time."

then added,

about it, but don't let

anxiety. We

who you

you. I'm sure

Vince think the same."

and warm smile soothed Jamie's restless

it. I have

two scenes

and sent her off. When she turned around, she spotted

her.

anything, Amelia jumped out

a thing for scholars?"

laughed. "Not

up for Teddy?" Amelia stroked