too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 80

Dorian's shirt was soaked through with sweat by the time he finally reached the wishing tree. The sight of the tree was more magnificent than he'd thought.

The weather was breezy, and ribbons tied to the tree branches fluttered with the wind. It felt as if God Himself was here to examine the wishes written and grant them to their bearers.

Dorian was not in the mood to admire the scene. Swaying unsteadily on his feet, he stood under the tree and muttered to himself, "The leftmost side of the wishing tree… The wish is on the leftmost…"

He frantically searched through the ribbons, trying to find the one that was once written for him. The first thing he spotted was a familiar red ribbon tied for his safety.

A glimmer of hope brightened his dull eyes. Tied to the ribbon, the charm Lila had cracked still had her handwriting. "I wish Dorian's life is smooth sailing and that he gets everything he wants!"

Dorian's voice was shaking with emotion as he exclaimed, "I-It's Lila's handwriting! I knew it! She still loves me!"

He caressed the charm with trembling fingers, though his gaze was unsteady. "Why is it cracked? Which bastard ruined it?"

His outburst drew disapproving looks from those nearby. Terry apologized on his behalf and gently urged, "Calm down. Let's leave for now and talk it out with Lila."

Dorian seemed not to have heard anything. He continued muttering in a daze, "How could it have cracked? If I asked for another one, does it still count? Lila will forgive me if I'm sincere enough, right?"

Terry had no answer to that question. He looked away only to notice a similar-looking charm lying on the ground, shattered. A red ribbon on it bore the names of Dorian and Lila.

His heart missed a beat, and he instinctively tried to block Dorian's view, but the sensitive latter sharply noticed his strange behavior.

Dorian turned around, and his eyes widened at the sight. He wanted to approach, but his feet felt too heavy to move.

"Here's to Dorian and Lila's happily ever after," he read out loud. His voice was hoarse and barely a whisper as his chest tightened.