too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 358

Lila felt her mood ease after feeling the warmth of Kieran's hand, allowing him to guide her forward gently.

They climbed the stone steps one by one, slowly going up the gentle hill.

Eventually, they stopped in front of the row of the Hart family tombstones and then continued walking forward.

Lila counted silently to herself. They had arrived.

She paused, gazing at the two stone tablets side by side. The black-and-white photos still depicted her parents in their younger years.

In a few more years, she would be older than her parents when these photos were taken.

Kieran placed the flowers in front of the gravestones.

Lila spoke softly. "Mom, Dad, it's been a long time since I've visited you."

She hadn't told them about her situation recently.

She stretched out her left hand, thinking, "Can you see this ring? I'm married. But things are a bit complicated, and explaining would take too long. Just know I'm doing well. The Morgan family has been good to me. I married the highly regarded Uncle Kieran. He's a good man."

Lila's expression was gentle, but there was an undeniable heaviness in her eyes, a reflection of the sorrow weighing on her heart at that moment.

Suddenly, her fingertips were enveloped by warmth. She looked up at Kieran, who wore a faint smile.

"I should say something too and greet them with you."

Lila's heart trembled slightly. She heard him say, "Please rest assured, Mom and Dad. I'll take good care of Lila. I'll always be by her side."

"Always."

Lila's eyes flickered, but she quickly masked her emotions, plucking a single flower from the bouquet and holding it in her hand.

Sensing Kieran's confusion, she gently explained, "I'll keep one for myself to preserve your thoughtfulness."

A smile lit up his eyes.

Kieran held her hand on the way back, slowly guiding her down the stairs.