too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 58

However, Zara couldn't tell Dorian the truth.

Zara had intentionally fallen to obstruct the view. The cameras shouldn't have captured what happened.

But the surveillance footage was another matter.

Initially, she thought that, with so many witnesses, Lila wouldn't be able to create a fuss, but she hadn't expected Lila to be so stubborn this time.

Zara didn't want them to check the surveillance footage, and as tears fell, she tried to divert Dorian's attention. "Lila, you don't believe me? We've known each other for so long. You know what kind of person I am, right? With so many people watching the scene, you don't believe what they're saying?

"I know you don't like me being with Dorian and want to target me, but why don't you think about it? What reason do I have to hurt Teddy?"

Lila frowned slightly. How could she keep bringing up that she didn't like her being with Dorian?

She had long stopped caring. It didn't matter to her who Dorian was with anymore.

Why couldn't they understand that?

Lila couldn't help but feel disgusted, her brows knitting tighter.

Observing her expression, Dorian noticed this and felt some of his previously tense emotions ease.

It was clear she was just pretending not to care!

Her true feelings surfaced when she heard about him being with someone else.

Leonard was also worried that the situation might escalate out of control.

He hadn't realized that Zara was doing it intentionally. If Lila ended up getting embarrassed, that cold-faced man from the Morgan family might blame the crew, which would cause trouble.

He thought momentarily and said, "Lila, this might be a misunderstanding. I've seen Zara and Teddy getting along quite well during this time. How about you go to the hospital to check on Teddy's condition first?"

He hoped Lila would understand his hint.

Dorian glanced at him. "If they want the truth, then let them see it."

Leonard's heart sank. He felt a bit choked up.

Zara bit her lip and tugged at him, putting on a pitiful look as if she were being bullied.

The air was stiflingly hot, and even the breeze offered no relief.

Lila thought that if she hadn't given up on Dorian yet, hearing those words would surely feel like falling into an ice cellar, and she might not find the weather so oppressive and irritating.

She turned to the director. "Mr. Lawson, since you're all here today, everything I say counts. Please have the surveillance footage and videos and send them to me, and also provide a copy to Dorian."

After saying that, she looked back at Dorian. "If I win, Zara has to cover all medical expenses and publicly apologize online. Otherwise, I will call the police."

Her gaze swept vaguely over Zara. "I wonder if the crime of assault could lead to detention?"

Zara stiffened slightly, her tears welling up. "I know it's all my fault. You have every right to be angry, Lila. I'll go with you to see Teddy."

She couldn't let them see the surveillance footage!

Distracted, she walked forward but unexpectedly tripped on her long dress, stumbling directly toward Lila.

Almost in the same position as Teddy, Dorian instinctively reached out to pull her back, but it was a second too late.

He watched as Lila tumbled down the stairs.