too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 428

Lila had barely taken a couple of steps when she heard knocking behind her.

Peeking through the peephole, she saw Teddy's face pressed against the door, grinning mischievously.

Lila chuckled and opened the door. Jamie's head was the first to pop up. "Ms. Hart, we're here to celebrate your new place!"

Behind her, Amelia peeked in as well, signaling with her eyes that she hadn't told them about Lila's situation. She then exclaimed, "We're here to see Nova too!"

Teddy stacked his head on top of theirs and said, "Quick, let me cuddle the cat."

Lila couldn't help but laugh and opened the door wider.

Seeing her relatively relaxed expression, Amelia breathed a silent sigh of relief. A lively atmosphere would keep Lila from overthinking things.

The three walked in, each carrying two bags of goodies.

"What did you all bring?" Lila asked curiously.

"It's all stuff for Nova. Only one of Teddy's bags is groceries," Amelia replied.

Lila asked, "Groceries? Who amongst us knows how to cook?"

"Dang it! I forgot about that."

Teddy chimed in, "Haven't I mentioned that I do? Jamie knows I can."

Lila and Amelia shifted their surprised gazes from Teddy to Jamie.

"Well…" Jamie hesitated. "He cooked a few times when he came to my place."

"How many times?" Amelia crossed her arms, looking like a strict parent ready to punish her if she didn't tell the truth.

Teddy quickly stepped between them. "Just three times! Let's not talk about this anymore. Come on, let's give Nova her gifts."

Amelia gave a soft "tsk" but dropped the subject.

Meanwhile, Nova, still a tiny kitten, was overwhelmed by the sudden influx of people and hid under the sofa, too frightened to come out.

Teddy wandered around the apartment, asking, "Ms. Hart, did you buy such a big place just for Nova?"

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