too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 99

Dorian looked at Lila expectantly, hoping she could sense his sincerity. He wished she would stop putting up such a wall between them.

"Lila, even though this one is a bit different from the original, it doesn't change how I feel about you."

As he gazed at her with anticipation, she momentarily felt a jolt of familiarity, as if the person before her had crossed the rivers of time and merged with the man from five years ago.

But the feeling was quickly replaced by a greater sense of absurdity.

"You just admitted it's different."

Jamie spotted them talking through the hotel's glass door and rushed over with her suitcase.

"What are you doing?" She stood protectively in front of Lila.

Dorian frowned. His expression was cold as he looked at the newcomer who had shown him disrespect multiple times. His dislike was palpable. Yet, considering Lila's attitude toward Jamie, he held back from scolding her.

Patiently, he replied, "Lila, I'm still the same person. How am I any different?"

She had no intention of engaging with him further. Lila opened the car door and signaled for Jamie to get in.

Unmoved by his pleading gaze, she replied, "You're just you now."

Without waiting for him to say anything else, she got into the car after Jamie and drove away.

...

Knowing Lila would return today, Kieran had already reserved a table at a restaurant.

After dinner, they headed to the Morgan residence to visit the elders.

Lila hadn't seen her adoptive mother, Nicole Robbins, in a long time, and they chatted for a while before leaving as night fell.