too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 320

Vince explained, "The Locke family is large and has complicated relationships. Pierre's mother committed suicide after giving birth to Vivian."

Lila paused for a moment, then heard him continue. "The public story is that it was postpartum depression, and she took her own life."

After hearing this, she furrowed her brow as if a thought crossed her mind. She asked, "Does his father have many women?"

Amelia nodded. "Quite a few. The father and son are alike—both disgusting."

Lila understood, realizing it was the familiar pattern of a corrupt family.

"Although he lost his mother when he was very young and his father was a wastrel who could only chase after women, the two siblings didn't have an easy childhood.

"But don't be moved by their tragic backstory. People like him don't deserve your sympathy. You have no idea how many women he's tricked over the years. Some of them..."

Amelia frowned. "Well, you know he's a trashy person, right?"

Some of the women who refused to comply were even beaten, left with lifelong disabilities, and had their families ruined. These things weren't really secrets in their circle.

Lila's eyes shifted slightly.

He begged for her forgiveness. Why would she pity or forgive a man who almost raped her? A tragic background wasn't an excuse for his crimes.

She would no longer live in fear or despair. This scum deserved to pay the price, and it would be no less than what was due.

When Kieran returned, he raised an eyebrow at the lively scene in the living room. Upon seeing Vince and Lila talking not far from each other, looking quite harmonious, his brow lowered again.

Everyone stood up to greet him, and Vince remained as respectful as always.

He nodded slightly and then asked, "Are you all staying for dinner?"

Lila's eyes brightened.