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-"

fingers, and suddenly, between her fingers was a delicate, pale green lisianthus flower.

and Lila immediately felt a little deflated. "This was a magic trick I specifically learned for

flickered.

"Of course."

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

you don't like lisianthus, I have something else. Same rule, don't

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

softened. He took the tiny flower from her hand and carefully tucked it behind her

you learn

flower behind her ear, still smiling. "I just learned it today and couldn't wait to show off. Did you

his gaze. "No, it

that must mean I didn't pick the right flower for

your favorite flower? Or what kind of flower would you like? It doesn't even have to be a flower. Whatever it is, I

tapped her forehead lightly with his

eyes met, and something flickered in the depths of

he chuckled

"Jasmine?"

hesitated for a

delicate and

a popular gift, and over time,

she still smiled and said,