too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 346

The photo was labeled "Meredith", with a date from 13 years ago.

At that time, Lila hadn't yet met Kieran.

"Uncle Kieran," she said, trying to keep her voice casual. "I couldn't sleep, so I thought I'd find a book to read."

Kieran had already cleaned himself up, and he was wearing a gray suit that made him appear even more refined and distinguished.

With broad shoulders and a narrow waist, his figure was perfectly proportioned.

He approached her, bending down to pick up the photo.

Lila glanced at it—it was a picture of a girl in a white dress.

"If you want to look at it, you can take it to your room. Sitting on the floor like this might give you a chill."

Lila nodded. "I'll take it with me then."

She walked toward the door with the book, and out of the corner of her eye, she saw Kieran carefully place the photo on the desk.

…

Back in her room, her phone rang.

She realized she had forgotten to reply to Amelia's message from yesterday.

She seemed unaffected though, sending another message today.

"Vivian was brought back to the country overnight. They said she was sent back to the Locke residence and punished by kneeling in the yard."

Lila still wasn't sure how to respond when Amelia asked her a question.

"Did Uncle Kieran take action? He probably wants to force Pierre to show up. The only person he has any conscience left for is his sister. It's a shame that this sister wasn't raised well.

One didn't treat women as people, and another treated men like a gamble.

Lila thought for a moment before replying, "I guess that's what family is like—same mindset, same principles."

Amelia quickly replied, "No matter what, take care of yourself. I won't be around these next couple of days, so stay safe."

Lila instinctively asked, "What are you busy with?"

There was no response from Amelia, so Lila sent a message to Charlotte to check on Amelia.