too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 394

It wasn't until Lila returned to Evergreen Heights—a familiar place—and stood in the garden that she felt alive again.

"Kieran." She tugged at his sleeve. Her voice sounded hoarse, perhaps from the cold night or because she hadn't spoken in a while.

When Kieran looked at her, she added, "There might be more behind my parents' death. I have been…"

Her voice trailed off as she struggled to continue. Investigating the truth behind her parents' death would certainly get the Morgans involved. What would she do if the Morgans were culpable?

But the truth was more important than anything to Lila. If there was a culprit behind her parents' death, she could not let them go scot-free.

Kieran stared squarely at her with eyes that hinted that he knew everything. "I know you've been looking into the truth."

Lila put on a shocked expression, but soon, she quietly laughed. Given how sharp he was, she wouldn't be surprised that he knew.

He held her fingers—slightly cold to the touch—and advised her, "Let's talk inside. It's freezing out here."

Lila shook her head. She would struggle to get certain things off her chest in a warm and cozy environment.

"Lila, I have been looking into the matter as well. You've seen the materials in my study, haven't you?"

She pursed her lips for a moment. Then, she admitted, "Yeah, but I didn't do it on purpose."

"I know."

Silence filled the gap between them. All that was left were the sounds of branches squeaking in the winter breeze.

"Lila, in the worst-case scenario…" Kieran began. "Will you give up on the Morgan family and me?"

She clenched her fist for a while before replying, "I'm grateful to the Morgan family for raising me, and I know the bond between us is real."