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

Lila immediately felt a little deflated. "This was

flickered.

"Of course."

into the pocket of his shirt, then quickly shook

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

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

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

did you

and couldn't wait

his gaze. "No, it

must mean I didn't pick the right

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 flower. Whatever it is, I promise I'll make it appear

forehead

eyes met, and something 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

wasn't a popular gift, and over time, florists stopped

brief pause, she still smiled and