Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Lila handed Kieran and Amelia each a glass of water.

"Ame, you'll stay in the same guest room as last time. Cindy already cleaned it this afternoon and changed the sheets."

Amelia nodded, then headed upstairs on her own-she saw no point in being a third wheel.

In the living room, Lila sat down beside Kieran, wrapping her arms around his waist with a smile.

If Kieran wasn't sure whether she loved him, then she would just have to be more proactive.

After all, she was very good at pursuing someone.

The flowers were just the first step.

Next came sweet words, physical affection, and...

She smiled to herself. "Kieran, don't work so hard. Let me show you something."

Kieran didn't respond, but his gaze had already fallen on her palm. Soft and fair, her hand was empty.

"Doesn't it look like there's nothing there?" Lila's eyes curved playfully, her tone mysterious.

Kieran humored her, gently squeezing her palm. "There's nothing there."

"Don't blink. Three, two, one-"

her fingers was a delicate, pale green

immediately felt a little deflated. "This was a magic trick I

flickered. "For

"Of course."

tucked the small flower into the pocket of his shirt, then quickly shook off her disappointment and

I have

warm and gentle as she snapped her fingers again. This time, an orange spray rose

from her hand and carefully tucked it behind her

you learn

today and couldn't wait to show off. Did you catch any mistakes? Am

his gaze.

mean I didn't pick the

grinning, Lila hugged his arm. "Tell me, what's your favorite flower? Or what kind of flower would you like? It doesn't even have to be a

forehead lightly with

flickered in the depths of

a moment, he chuckled

"Jasmine?"

hesitated for a

wasn't easy to find jasmine in most flower shops. It was delicate and difficult to care for, and some people believed

popular gift, and over time,

and said, "Alright, I'll bring