too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 596

By the time the florist finished wrapping the bouquet, Lila stepped out of the shop, looking a bit down. "I just realized... I don't even know what kind of flowers Kieran likes. So, I just picked something I liked."

Her voice softened with self-reproach. "Do you think maybe I haven't paid enough attention to him? When I get home, I'm going to make an effort to learn more about what he likes!"

Amelia smiled. "Honestly? I don't think it's you. Uncle Kieran never really shows his preferences. Well, except when it comes to you."

The last part made Lila pause, eyes widening slightly before a soft, glowing smile spread across her face. she glanced down at the bouquet in her arms, and the tenderness in her expression deepened.

…

By evening, she had parted ways with Amelia and returned to Hilltop Heights. On the way, she texted Cole to ask when Kieran might be home.

Cole replied almost instantly, "Mr. Morgan left the office this afternoon and hasn't returned since."

Lila: "You're not with him?"

Cole: "No, he went out alone today. Didn't take me with him."

That was unexpected. Just as she was wondering where he could be, another message popped up. "Want me to call and check?"

Lila: "No. I'll ask him myself."

She called Kieran, but no one picked up. In all their time together, this was the first time he hadn't picked up—except for that one terrifying time when he was in danger.

Feeling a twinge of unease, she called again. The phone rang almost to the brink of voicemail before it connected. "Hello, Lila."

Lila recognized it was Landon, and the background was a little noisy.

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