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

Years ago, Alfredo had sent someone to investigate the truth.

Lila felt her heart race as she nervously opened the folder. Just as she started pulling things out, the study door creaked open.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly shoved everything into the safe, slamming the door shut.

"I noticed it wasn't closed all the way, and when I touched the door, everything fell out," she hurriedly explained to Kieran, who had just entered.

He walked over and gently touched her forehead. "Have you been resting well? You look pale."

She shook her head, subtly pulling away from his touch.

"I'm a little thirsty. You go ahead and take care of your things first."

Kieran frowned slightly as he looked at his empty hand, then watched Lila hurry toward the door.

If the tension this morning had been about the marriage, what was going on now? His gaze shifted to the safe.

Inside were items belonging to Frances and Alfredo things he had never used. Kieran had never inquired about the contents or knew what they were.

Though the outside world believed he had control over Morgan Group, the reality was that when he took over, it was only a tiny portion.

Most of the corporate shares he now held were from the territories he had expanded over the years.

To this day, Morgan Group's true core remained in Alfredo's hands.

After sitting in the study for a while, Kieran finally headed downstairs.

In the living room, Noah had returned and was chatting with Lila.

Noticing she kept staring at the orange and barely responding, Noah sensed something was wrong.

"You seem troubled," he said softly. "Is it because you're not used to your new status as a married woman?"

It wasn't just her. Even Noah wasn't used to it either.

Thinking about how his younger sister had ended up as his

sister in-law always left him feel

conflicted

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Amelia is away? Do you know who with her?"

Lila looked up, meeting his sincere eyes, and felt the weight in her chest release slightly.

She had seen a name on the first page of that document.

She took a deep breath and smiled faintly. "Is she with Vince?"

"No way! How did you know?" Noah exclaimed in surprise, drawing the attention of several elders.

Nicole gave him a light slap. "Have you no sense of decorum?"

Noah chuckled. He still had that reckless charm-like a mischievous child who'd never fully grown up.

He turned to Lila and asked, "Do you know something?"

"They might be trying to arrange a marriage, or maybe the elders just want to find them a suitable partner," Lila explained. "A while ago, they were made to spend time. together, but I'm not sure of the details."

Noah stroked his chin thoughtfully.

"You don't happen to like Amelia, do you?"

At Lila's words, Amelie and Nicole turned to look at him.

"Has this little brat got someone he likes? Which lady is it? When are you bringing her home?"

Lila and Noah were dumbfounded.

Noah quickly dropped the subject. After dinner, he left the Morgan residence in a hurry.

Lila and Kieran didn't stay long either. They drove back to Evergreen Heights.

...

On the way, Lila absentmindedly touched her diamond ring with her fingers.

"Something on your mind?" Kieran broke the silence.

"Uncle Kieran." Lila hesitated, looking up at him. "Were my parents' deaths truly an accident?"