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

Lila shifted slightly but didn't entirely pull her body away.

Just before Kieran opened his eyes, she quickly shut hers, pretending to be

asleep.

She subtly adjusted her position, trying to make it seem like her earlier movement had been unintentional.

She could feel that Kieran had woken up, and she expected him to release her immediately.

After all, Kieran was such a reserved and disciplined man-he surely wouldn't tolerate this kind of close contact with the opposite sex.

But the arm around her waist tightened before she could finish her thought. At the same time, he shifted slightly, settling into a more comfortable position, pulling them even closer.

Lila was completely confused.

Only she dared to open her eyes when his breathing finally settled into a steady rhythm.

She found herself pressed tightly against his chest, feeling his warmth and steady heartbeat.

It was slower than it had been during the day.

...

When Lila woke up the next morning, she saw a soft, warm blanket covering her.

For a moment, she couldn't process what she was seeing.

Turning her head to the side, she realized the bed was empty, and Kieran was already gone.

It felt like the closeness they had shared the previous night had been nothing more than a dream.

She stared at the ceiling silently for a while, then slowly started to wake up.

After freshening up, she headed downstairs, where Kieran was already sitting in the living room.

Carol came out of the kitchen with a bowl of porridge, smiling warmly. "Mr. Morgan was worried it might get cold, so he had me keep it warm for you. It's at the perfect temperature now."

"Thank you," Lila said with a polite smile.

Kieran asked gently, "Did you sleep well?"

"... Yes," Lila replied, feeling a bit perplexed.

Carol seemed to pick up on the subtle tension, but she didn't linger.

It wasn't her place to eavesdrop on the family's conversation, so she turned and worked on other tasks.

After breakfast, both prepared to head to work, and Kieran offered to drive her.

While on the road, he suddenly said, "If you're uncomfortable with Carol staying here, I can have her leave later."

Clearly, he had noticed Lila's slight unease.

But her expression shifted, revealing a trace of internal conflict.

How could she explain that it wasn't Carol she felt uneasy about but Kieran himself?

For once, Kieran misread her thoughts.

Although Lila quickly clarified that

ret uncomfortable, Carolet

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was

longer there by the time she

in the afternoon.

Of course, that was something for later.

When Lila arrived at the office, she went straight to Cedric and informed him that

she wouldn't be working for the next two weeks.

Afterward, she found Ethan to check on Jamie's and Teddy's schedules for the upcoming weeks.

Once she confirmed there were no issues, she returned to her office.

She saw Amelia sprawled casually on the sofa when she walked in.

Her blond hair was as stunning as ever, and today, she wore a full face of makeup, looking particularly

polished. She had on a light-COMING

long dress paired with a beige which she had carelessly tossed onto the other end of the sofa. noveldrama

Lila raised an eyebrow. "For a second, I almost thought I had walked into your house."

Amelia replied lazily, "My house isn't this plain."

Lila was stunned. She suddenly felt an urge to argue with these rich people.

Sensing her thoughts, Amelia raised an eyebrow. "The richest one is your husband."

At this, Lila instantly deflated, falling silent as she sat beside her.

Amelia scooted over slightly, and Lila whispered, "Why are you even at work today?"

"I heard you were here, so I drove straight over from Joyce Group to find you."

"Is there something urgent?" Lila was puzzled.

"Not really, but you..."

Amelia scrutinized her, then frowned as if something didn't add up. "Looking at you like this, hmm...

"You

just had their wedding night. What's on with your Uncle Kiera Don't tell me he's... incapab

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