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

If this had been in the past, Kieran would have been genuinely happy. But now, he didn't feel any particular joy.

He wished that the woman in his arms could still be as fearless as before.

That she would never have to experience hesitation or confusion.

Kieran turned around and pulled her into his embrace, gently patting her back.

If her memories couldn't return for now, then he would have to find another way to help her rebuild her sense of security.

On the way back from dropping Teddy off, Amelia glanced at him from the corner of her eye.

"Still haven't figured it out?"

Teddy looked at her in confusion. "Figured out what?"

Amelia smiled. "You don't have to keep pretending to be fine in front of me. When you saw Soren today, the sadness in your eyes was practically tangible."

"Amelia, did you have to be so blunt?" He let out a helpless laugh.

"I'm not trying to rub salt in your wounds. I just want to tell you—if you really like her, then go for it."

Amelia thought for a moment before adding, "If you don't do anything, you'll definitely regret it." Teddy's expression turned both bitter and conflicted. He scratched his head.

"That day while hiking... Jamie already made her choice."

There was no need for him to make a fool of himself.

He didn't say the last part aloud, but Amelia understood it anyway.

"Jamie has always been good to you. To be honest, before Soren showed up, I really thought that if we just waited a little longer, the two of you would end up together.

"But ever since he came back, her attitude has completely changed. Have you never wondered why?" Teddy scratched his head again. "Of course I have! I've thought about it a lot!"

To prove how seriously he had considered it, his voice even rose slightly.

"Jamie is just a really kind and gentle person-she's nice to everyone. Before, we were close not only because we were both always around Lila but also because neither her family nor Soren's had O mentioned anything about marriage.

"But now that the topic has come up, it's only natural that she starts keeping her distance from other men."

At this point, he sighed. "That's why, when I was worried she might be cold and tried to give her my jacket, she wouldn't take it."

Amelia nodded. "Have you tried reaching out to her lately?"

"Well, she's been waiting for Lila's drama to start filming, and aside from a few promotional events, she's actually not that busy. I thought about talking to her."

Teddy sighed again. "But I never got the chance. What I don't understand is-Soren is a research scientist. Shouldn't he be super busy? How does he have the time to accompany Jamie to events?

"When she's not working, he still takes her out for meals all the time."

As he said this, something else came to mind. "Did you notice Jamie's bag today? She had the same charm that Soren has on his backpack."

Hearing him sigh deeply once again, Amelia thought over his words. Indeed, there didn't seem to be any real opportunity for Teddy to talk to her.noveldrama

For a while, the car was silent.

As they neared his place, Teddy spoke in a low voice. "Forget it. At the end of the day, all I really want is for her to be happy. As long as she's happy, it doesn't matter if I'm with her or not.

"I'm thinking of taking a trip back home for a few days to rest."

Just as he finished speaking, the car came to a stop. Amelia nodded. "That's fine too. Take a break and think about what you want to do next."

"There's nothing to think about,"

Teddy muttered, then hesitated for a moment before continuing, "But you should stop worrying about my

situation. A few days ago, Mrs.ne

Joyce called me and told me to remind you about something.

"But since you were in Portmere at the time, I didn't want to distract you, so I didn't bring it up.

"She wanted me to ask you how you really feel about Vince. The Lane family seems serious about forming an alliance with the Zimmerman family through marriage—specifically with Xyla Zimmerman.

"The media has caught them dining and shopping together multiple times. You—"

Before he could finish, Amelia cut him off. "Are we siblings just destined to be at odds with the Lane family?

"Let's not bring this up again. Vince can be with whoever he wants—it has nothing to do with me." With that, she didn't give Teddy another chance to speak, driving straight back to her place. But when she arrived, she saw Vince standing outside in the rain, holding a black umbrella.