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

Lila stared blankly at the hand resting on her wrist.

The fingers were distinct and beautiful, and the hand radiated a kind of heat that differed from his typical demeanor.

Kieran supported her hand and brought the glass to his lips, tilting his head back and drinking it all in one go.

The sensual movement of his throat as he swallowed made her heart race.

He looked up, his beautiful blossom eyes half-dazed, holding a smile that seemed intoxicating and teasing.

Lila's eyes widened slightly. She wanted to speak, but no words came out.

The scene shifted, and she was no longer returning with Dorian but sitting next to Kieran instead.

Cole was behind the wheel, and she sat in the backseat with Kieran.

The man tilted his head against the seat, his side profile perfect. With his tie loosened, the subtle movement of his throat so close to her stirred something inside her.

Lila knew she was dreaming but couldn't stop fixating on Kieran.

He seemed to feel her presence and looked at her half-drunk from the corner of

his eye.

He touched her cheek gently and spoke in a husky, alluring voice, "Lila, you shouldn't indulge in wine or pleasure."

As he said this, he suddenly pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly as if to merge her into his very being.

The warmth of his breath brushed against her neck, sending a strange shiver down her spine.

Even in her dream, Lila felt her heart racing. She wanted to open her eyes but found it hard to control herself.

Kieran held her in his arms, seemingly not yet satisfied.

Lila only felt her body being lifted for a moment. Then, she was half-kneeling, sitting on the man's lap, facing him.

Kieran's hand rested on her waist, slowly moving downward...

At that instant, Lila jolted awake. She stared blankly at the room, now deep in the night, and it took her a while to realize where she was.

The dream had felt so real.

Lila touched her chest, and her heart was still racing, beating abnormally fast.

She had been so tense in the dream that she was now drenched in sweat.

How could she have had such a strange dream?

She tapped her forehead, trying to calm herself.

Then, she reached out and found her phone.

It was 8:42 PM.

She had been asleep for about two hours.

Lila took a moment to steady herself before slowly getting up.

She glanced down from the second floor to the living room. The Boltons had already left, leaving

and

Nicole watching TV

Thankfully, Kieran wasn't there. After that dream, she was afraid she'd feel

awkward if she saw him.

Taking a deep breath, Lila began walking downstairs.

The housekeeper noticed her. "Ms. Hart, you're awake. I've left some oatmeal on

the stove. Would you like me to serve you some?"

With this reminder, Lila also realized she was a bit hungry. She nodded and continued down the stairs.

Nicole waved at her. "You're awake. Are you still tired? I was just thinking about whether I should wake you up to have something to eat.

"But Kieran said the crew has been working day and night; it's really tough, so he suggested you sleep a little longer."

"Sometimes we have to shoot night scenes, so the schedule can get a bit

chaotic," Lila replied gently. "Has Uncle Kieran left?"

Her last question seemed casual as if she wasn't too concerned.

"How could he leave you here?" Nicole teased.

At the sight of Lila blushing, Nicole's smile widened even more.noveldrama

Amelie also chuckled. She then picked up on the conversation to mention the wedding date.

"Lila, the astrologer calculated

several possible dates for the wedding: one in winter, one in January next year, and the third one

in March or May next year. Which do you prefer?"

Lila's calm mood immediately rose again. Strangely, her mind began to stray, even in such a tense moment.

She found herself thinking about Kieran

subtom the dream-the

subtly seductive man, the intimate

contact they shared face et

She quickly looked away, trying to hide her odd thoughts. Then, her peripheral

vision caught sight of Kieran coming down the stairs.

"As for the wedding date, I'll follow Uncle Kieran's wishes."

She swiftly changed the subject.