too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 310

"You don't have to keep protecting me. I can walk beside you." Her voice was barely audible.

Kieran slightly lowered his head, listening carefully to her words. He nodded but didn't let go.

"Uncle Kieran." Vivian walked over with a glass of wine. "I heard Aunt Lila is here, so I came to see her. I hope you don't mind."

After finishing her sentence, she turned to Lila, seemingly unable to resist complimenting her. "You're so beautiful, Aunt Lila."

Lila looked at her, and when her gaze met Vivian's eyes, which were strikingly similar to Pierre's, her pupils shifted slightly.

"Uncle Kieran, you've been talking business the whole time, so it must be boring for Aunt Lila to listen. How about I take her to the Locke family's courtyard? There's no one out there, and there's food. Is that okay?"

Vivian's expression was sincere, and there was no sign of anything unusual. But before Lila could decline, a familiar voice interrupted. "Ms. Locke, I thank you on Lila's behalf for your kind offer, but you do not need to take her. She'll be with me."

Lila turned around and saw Amelia dressed in a black gown. Her long hair, usually loose around her shoulders, was now elegantly pinned up, giving her a more regal look. She already had an elegant and commanding presence, but now, she resembled a noble princess.

With her plan disrupted, Vivian didn't show any sign of discomfort. "You two can come together. Wouldn't it be better if I showed you around the Locke residence?"

However, Shannon, who was lingering on the outskirts of the crowd, had a cold look in her eyes.

Kieran looked at Lila and gently asked, "If you don't want to go, then stay by my side. If you're tired, we can sit over there for a while."

Amelia tugged at Lila's sleeve. "Don't worry. With Vince around, there's no point in staying with Kieran to talk business. I'm more curious to see what Shannon wants to do."

Lila glanced around the crowd and, sure enough, saw Shannon's icy gaze fixed on her. She then looked up to the second floor, where the uncomfortable gaze from earlier was now gone.

She reassured herself mentally, telling herself not to be afraid. Once she took the first step, the fear would vanish.

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