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

Amelia arched her brow as her eyes fell on Lila, who had bandages wrapped around her head and looked as pale as paper. "Seriously, how'd you end up like this again?"

Lila pressed her fingers against her temples with a wince. "My head's buzzing right now. Honestly, I'm starting to think I must've pissed off some god this month. How else do you explain why it's always my head getting bashed?"

Amelia, who had been feeling a bit heavy-hearted, couldn't help but laugh at what she said. She walked over and flicked Lila's forehead. "Since when did you get so talkative? No more superstitions!"

Lila chuckled. "My memories came back. So, you don't feel like a stranger to me anymore."

Amelia's eyes widened with surprise. "Now that's worth celebrating! How about we throw a little party tonight?"

After saying that, she turned to Faith. "You in? We can call it an early celebration for you taking over Moore Group tomorrow."

Faith blinked, caught off guard by the sudden invitation. But she shook her head. "I'd love to, but I have to head back to Luxford tonight. I have to go to the company early tomorrow, so I won't be able to join you."

Amelia didn't push, but her voice softened with a note of concern. "Make sure you bring your bodyguards." Then, she looked at Lila. "Well, you don't have any excuse to turn me down, do you?"

"Actually, I kinda do. My head's still spinning, and honestly, I feel a little nauseous." Lila waved her hand weakly and lay back down.

But seeing Amelia's enthusiasm, she quickly added, "But once I'm better, I promise to hang out with you."

Amelia kicked off her shoes and climbed onto the hospital bed, snuggling in beside her. "Then, I guess I'll just hang out with you here tonight."

Faith watched their easy, familiar banter, a glimmer of something wistful crossing her eyes. Then, she nodded politely at Kieran before quietly slipping out of the

room.

Since there was someone there to keep Lila company, Kieran decided to step out as well. There were still matters with the Moore family that needed sorting.

Once the room settled into a comfortable silence, Lila closed her eyes, savoring a brief moment of peace. Amelia turned over, propping up on her side with an arm under her head. "I thought you'd never like Faith."

"I don't like her." Lila glanced over at her, a little puzzled.

"If you don't like her, why are you speaking up for her? Why help her fight for shares and control of Moore Group?"

Lila chuckled lightly, the question catching her off guard. "I helped her

because Morgan Group song

with the Moore family on some

major projects. If Faith takes over

Moore Group, it'll smooth things out between the two companies.

"Kieran never said anything, but ever since Morgan Group's overseas supply chain hit trouble, he's been carrying the whole burden himself. I've seen how hard he's been working. I just wanted to make things a little easier for him."noveldrama

A knowing glint flashed in Amelia's eyes, and she clicked her tongue. "From what you're saying, it sounds like you're totally into Uncle Kieran, aren't you?"

"What kind of question is that? And why does it sound so weird coming from you?"

Amelia paused, searching for the right words before responding, "I guess... I always thought you didn't really like him. You were close to him just because you got used to his presence, and he became someone like family to you."

Right then, Kieran, who had just reached for the doorknob, froze when he heard that. Lila frowned. "Why would you think that?"

Amelia pondered for a moment

about how to explain what she was

feeling. "It's not that I thought you t

disliked him. It's just, your

relationship has always felt more... platonic. Like how you are with me or your other friends. I figured it wasn't romantic.

"That feeling has recently grown stronger, especially after the earthquake in Portmere. That day, Cedric told me to wait for you at the airport. We were supposed to head to Portmere together. But you never showed.

"I thought you must've found

another way to get there, so I

boarded without you. But when I got to Portmere, I found out you weren't there yet. I only learned days later that Matthew had been in aro

accident that morning, and you rushed to the hospital forhim first. And that's why you missed the flight.

"I know friends are important, but it's different with a lover," she said with a distant

look in her eyes, as if she was lost in her thoughts.