too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian)

Kieran walked up behind Lila. "Even though you said you don't need a new wedding house, I shouldn't skimp on it for you."

He continued, "I had someone tidy up this garden. After we get married, we'll live here. It'll be a new home for us."

Lila glanced at the neat, well-maintained garden, which didn't look like it had just been tidied up.

Her heart stirred as she watched Kieran extend his hand toward her. "Do you want to have a look inside?"

His hand was large, with distinct knuckles and slender fingers. Even if he weren't Morgan Group's president, he could probably make a decent income as a hand model.

Cole felt anxious watching from the side. "Lila, hurry up and take his hand!" he said.

Lila hesitated, then placed her hand in his palm.

This kind of contact would be inevitable if they truly became husband and wife. For now, it was just part of preparing for life after marriage.

Lila couldn't help but feel nervous, even with that reassurance.

Kieran led her inside, guiding her through the living area. The design was single- story, with a glass room beside it.

Though Lila hadn't been involved in the decoration, it was clear that every detail reflected her preferences.

Outside the glass room was a pond with koi fish swimming lazily.

Time seemed to stand still here, offering a sense of peaceful serenity.

Kieran held her hand as they slowly walked around the garden.

Several fruit trees had been planted inside the property, though with it being winter, they had already withered. The entire area would likely be filled with pink peach blossoms by spring.

Lila thought of the peach tree at the Morgan residence.

Perhaps it was the influence of the surroundings, or maybe time itself, but her mood gradually began to calm.

On the way back, Lila felt the suffocating, restless emotions dissipate considerably.

Just as she arrived at Evergreen Heights, her phone buzzed with a message from Amelia.

"Pierre has been arrested."

A flash of surprise crossed Lila's eyes.

"So soon?"

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Amelia replied, "Uncle Kieran could take on the whole Locke family. You can now go out without worries keep an eye out for when this scumbag gets released."

She knew well enough about this part.

The next day, she visited Terry at the hospital again.

Kieran seemed to have a way of predicting things. He had already arranged food

for her to bring to the hospital.

She was about to knock on the ward door when she noticed it was slightly ajar. She overheard Yelena's coy ce as she gently pushed it

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"Terry, you always say Lila is your best friend, but she didn't even come to check

on you after all this? What kind of best friend is she?"

Yelena's tone was a mix of dissatisfaction and grievance.

Terry coughed lightly. "I saved her, but not so she would feel indebted. Didn't she come to see me? She paid for the medical expenses, the nurse, and even the VIP room.

"Yelena, I know you care about me, but Lila did nothing wrong."

"Hmpf. You're protecting her again. I'd think she was your girlfriend if I didn't know any better."

Terry spent a long time trying to soothe her. His voice was patient and gentle, and his sincerity was evident.noveldrama

Lila stood at the door for a moment, holding the food she had brought. She

knocked only after hearing their conversation return to normal.

Terry called out, "Come in."

"Doctor..." Yelena spoke before seeing who it was, but when she realized who had entered, she fell silent.

Her gaze lifted, looking somewhat displeased.

Terry said, "Yelena, this is Ms. Hart, my friend. Have you forgotten?"

He was trying to smooth things over.

Terry was naturally straightforward, and his true feelings were exposed when he met Lila's gaze.

His face reddened with embarrassment, and he awkwardly added, "Ms. Hart, you should remember. This is Yelena, my girlfriend."