too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 606

Kieran gestured with his hand. "Put them over there."

Cindy turned to look. It was a small table in the dining area, a spot that wasn't very noticeable.

After her shower, Lila leaned against the staircase railing and spotted Kieran sitting on the couch, staring into space. Her expression softened.

As she walked downstairs, Cindy approached her and lowered her voice. She told Lila that Kieran had reacted a little unusually when she had given him the flower earlier.

Lila frowned slightly.

Did Cole get it wrong? Does Kieran not like sunflowers?

"Does he not like them?" she asked.

Cindy shook her head. "I'm not sure… but I think maybe he's just exhausted."

Lila glanced over at Kieran, still sitting motionless. That explanation seemed reasonable enough.

She nodded. "Got it. Don't worry, I'll check on him."

Slowing her steps, she walked over and leaned down from behind the couch, wrapping her arms around Kieran's neck.

Her voice was light and playful. "Mr. Morgan, what are you daydreaming about all alone?"

The soft scent of jasmine surrounded him, making Kieran pause for a moment.

He reached up, his fingers brushing against her slender wrist. "Lila."

His voice was as deep and rich as always, but tonight, there was something colder in it, like the quiet chill of the night.

Lila moved around to the front, gently shifting Nova to the side. She was about to sit next to Kieran but hesitated—then, instead, settled onto his lap, kneeling slightly.

Kieran instinctively placed a hand on her lower back to steady her, his touch firm but careful as if worried she might lose her balance.

Lila wrapped her arms around his neck, her gaze warm. "You've been working hard lately. Once you're done, how about we take a couple of days off and go on a trip?"

Out of the corner of his eye, Kieran caught a glimpse of the sunflowers in the distance.

His gaze returned to her. "Do you know what sunflowers symbolize?"

Lila hadn't expected that question. She suddenly recalled her earlier conversation with Cindy.

Sunflowers symbolize silent love or love that has never been spoken out loud.

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