Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Kieran pulled Lila into his arms and sat on the couch with her on his lap.

"Stop messing around, I'm being serious," she said.

He could catch the faint jasmine scent on her without lowering his head. He calmly answered her question, "She's been conditioned for so many years not to love Faith. That mindset is ingrained in her. A fleeting moment of clarity isn't enough to change her heart."

Lila felt ticklish as his breath brushed against her neck, so she leaned away slightly. After thinking over his words, she sighed. "Then forget it. I can tell Ms. Moore is trying hard to break free from her family. If Mrs. Moore did hand over the shares, it might shake her resolve and cause her even more pain."

Kieran chuckled, admiration shining in his eyes. "Sometimes, it's best to cut ties cleanly."

His warm breath landed just behind her ear.

"Enough, let's eat first," she said.

She slapped his wandering hand and straightened her clothes before getting up to sit across him.

Kieran laughed, his gaze burning with something intense, but he still obediently accepted the food she handed him.

After dinner, Lila saw that it was still early and figured she should head to Taylor's place to study. But just as she was about to leave, Kieran grabbed her wrist.

"What time did you arrange to meet Mr. Foster?" Kieran asked.

"3:00 pm." Lila hummed.

and the drive

was

Lila wrapped her

carried her into the bedroom inside his office, gently placing

enough

Kieran swallowed, and a chuckle escaped

His fingers twirled a strand of

and

a short rest.

rolled under the covers, buried herself under the

throwing a tant

night, Mr. Morgan," she mumbled into

his chuckle, she yanked the blanket higher, covering her

the bed dip behind her. Then,

I hold Mrs. Morgan while we

are, so

clearly, but she had a feeling Kieran had done this to her many times before. She didn't say anything else, enjoying the

she promised to remember all the beautiful moments they had