Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Lila didn't respond right away. Amelia wasn't wrong.

No one wanted to compromise when it came to marriage.

Back when she married Kieran, she had told herself they would divorce once things settled down because she didn't want to drag him into trouble.

More importantly, she didn't want to be the reason he couldn't be with the person he truly loved.

Lila nodded. "I understand what you mean."

"Lila, Vince doesn't love me. To him, marriage is just a goal. But for me, it's not something I have to do. I won't lie, I did feel something for him. But I'm not going to marry him because of that.

"I can't trap myself in a marriage with someone who doesn't love me. Because one day, no matter how much I pretend it doesn't matter, I will resent it."

Silence settled between them. It was the first time they had ever sat through a meal together without chatting.

When lunch was over, Amelia didn't leave. Instead, she followed Lila back to her office.

After a moment, she casually swung her leg over Lila's. "Why do you look even more worried than I am? Don't overthink it. You know me, I never stay hung up on something for long.

"Give it a few days, and whatever feelings I had for Vince will be gone. I promise I won't be one of those women still pining after him when his wife is already showing."

Lila couldn't help but laugh. "You and that sharp tongue of yours."

tension in the

you for a few days. Tell Uncle Kieran in advance that I'll be crashing at Vermilion Estate. My parents would never dare

brow. "Have you ever talked

I don't get married,

be completely alone. What they don't realize is I

to talk big, so

know, they say there are two ways to get over an old flame-by letting time pass or by getting a new flame. I heard from Aunt

"Bryce?"

marriage—just talk, and see if you get along. If it works out, great. If

The Morgan men except for Noah, who doesn't have a care in the world-are all kinda

if there's a spark. You didn't think Vince was right for you at first either, did

couldn't help but laugh. "Fine, I'll think

be back for a little while anyway. Just take a breather these

need a

Amelia trailed off.

whole reason she wasn't with Vince was because his heart still belonged

couldn't let herself be in

one person

something with

came

be unfair