too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 380

For once, Amelia didn't let her usual preference for appearances lead her astray.

"What are you talking about? Isn't Uncle Kieran your guy? He seems like a proper gentleman who follows all the rules. Stop putting yourself down and praising others."

She paused as if thinking it over seriously. "Honestly, I think you and Uncle Kieran make a better match."

Lila was taken aback. "Amelia, why do I feel like one moment you're close to Ms. Clemence, and the next, you behave like you don't know her?"

Amelia sipped her drink, resting her head on her hand. "In families like ours, genuine feelings are rare. After being hurt by that scoundrel Vivian, I've lost interest in befriending people from these circles."

Lila was a bit surprised at the mention of Vivian.

"I've been meaning to ask—what happened between you two?"

Amelia's tone was flat. "What could've happened? I treated her like a friend, but she used me as a stepping stone.

"On top of that, she stole our mutual friend's boyfriend. Not that any of them are decent, but still, that whole situation..."

Seeing Amelia's complicated expression, Lila gave a knowing smile.

The two continued chatting until someone suddenly patted their shoulders, startling them both.

Turning around, they saw it was Terry.

His face looked grim as he pulled up a chair and sat beside Lila.

"You seem pretty relaxed," he said.

Still recovering from the surprise, Amelia teased, "What happened to you? Did some demon drain your energy? I thought you just started dating. Shouldn't you be glowing with happiness, all lovey-dovey?"

She knew how to hit where it hurt.

Terry hesitated before replying, "We broke up."

Just as Amelia was about to ask why, he cut her off. "Don't ask why."

"Let's talk about Lila instead." Terry turned his gaze to her. "You're sitting here, yet you're letting Mr. Morgan chat away with another woman?"

"They're talking about work. We wouldn't understand," Amelia replied, clearly uninterested.