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

Jamie claimed she was full and didn't want to eat anymore.

However, Kieran glanced over when she ate the snack earlier.

There was a clear look of dislike in her eyes.

Now, Lila opened the box and offered him a piece. "What are you thinking about, Uncle Kieran?"

He had seemed distracted all day.

Was it because they mentioned marriage, which made him think of the girl he liked?

Kieran took a bite from the piece she handed him, then the other half.

Whether intentional or not, Lila felt his soft lips brush against her finger, just a fleeting touch.

She felt as though she had been burned by fire, almost jerking her hand back instinctively.

But luckily, she reacted quickly, and her actions didn't seem unusual to him.

Only she knew that the finger he had touched still felt painfully hot.

She quickly covered it up, grabbing another snack and nibbling on it with her head lowered.

Kieran watched her eat like a rabbit nibbling grass, and his heart softened completely.

He wanted to stay with her a little longer, but knowing she had work in the afternoon and understanding his own responsibilities, he decided to leave before she had to get to her tasks.

"I'll come pick you up when you're on your break."

Kieran's large hand gently landed on her fluffy head.

Just a little longer, and she would be exclusive to him.

But when Kieran saw that Vince hadn't left yet, his lips slowly curved into a faint smile.

In fact, Vince was there the day he rushed to the hospital to find Lila and tell the media she was his fiancé.

What if he had been a little later that day...

He lowered his gaze and smiled softly.

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"Take care." Lila's sweet voice rang out, instantly cooling the lingering heat of

early autumn.

He nodded and turned to leave.

After the car disappeared, Lila returned to the set. Thinking Vince would be leaving too, she headed over to their side.

"Why didn't Uncle Kieran stay a little longer?" Teddy took a bite of beef jerky, his words a little mumbled.

Lila knocked his head lightly. "Don't eat too much. You're shooting right now. Don't gain weight by the end."

"Uncle Kieran's company has things to take care of," she explained briefly.

Amelia ate without a care. "These big CEOs are always busy. Vince, aren't you leaving soon?"noveldrama

Ever since the blind date incident, Amelia had looked at him with indifference and slight disdain.

Teddy looked confused. "Then why do you look like nothing's bothering you?" She shot him a glare. "What? Are you worried I'll steal Jamie away from you?"

Teddy, usually carefree, suddenly froze. His face remained relatively calm, but his ears were so red it looked like they might bleed.

"W-what are you saying? Hasn't your

dad been pressuring you to get married? You're so idle all the time. Tomorrow, I'll tell Mr. Joyce that you're slacking off!"

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with each

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like children in kindergarten, something Lila was used

to seeing.

Vince seemed deep in thought as he glanced at the blunt, big guy and then at his younger sister.

This kid seemed to be trying to woo his sister.

Jamie, awkwardly looking over, said, "Vince, they just like to bicker. Don't pay attention to anything they say."