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

Shannon regretted not making a decisive move from the start.

Kieran swept his cold gaze across Shannon's face and set the glass on the table. Then, he crouched and carried Lila in his arms before walking out of the venue. He did not even take another look at Shannon.

Everyone hurriedly made way for Kieran. Cedric, who snapped back to his senses, ran after Kieran. "Mr. Morgan, Lila-Madam..." He struggled to address Lila the right way. "Madam's bag!"

He settled on "Madam", which he assumed Kieran might like. When he saw Kieran's gaze softening, he silently praised himself for being quick on his feet.

Cole took the bag from Cedric. "Sorry for the trouble."

"Actually, Kieran, I'm able to walk." Lila stared at Kieran with bright, hazy eyes.

He put her into the backseat before getting into the car from the other side. She turned around to stare at him keenly. Smiling helplessly, he raised his arm to stop her from staring.

It was dangerous to peer into her eyes for too long. He would lose the self-control that he was proud of when it was Lila.

"Take a nap. I'll wake you up when we arrive home."

He could clearly feel her long lashes sweeping his palm. It felt a little ticklish. She moved his hand out of the way and rested her cheek on it. Her already tiny face looked even more exquisite when contrasted with his large hand.

Cocking her head, she remarked, "In my dream, you sat beside me just like this."

Kieran patiently pressed his finger on her cheek. "And?"

His warm, gentle voice was seductive.

She continued the conversation, "But you took me in your arms."

"Hm?" His eyes glistened. Did Lila really dream of herself in his arms?

Surprised at the exchange, Cole stole a look at the back through the rearview mirror. Kieran and Lila looked rather intimate. In some ways, they were the perfect match. They were both blessed with good looks. Kieran would only turn chatty and be more patient when he was around Lila. More importantly, only Lila would make him smile often, which was rare.

Cole knew well that Kieran, despite his busy schedule, felt lonelier than anyone else. Kieran's busyness was misleading. In reality, he had no love for the world and himself. H@would only care for matters related to Lila.

Lila watched him as she inched closer to him. Then, she put her arms around his waist and buried her face into his chest. She mumbled in a muffled voice And you hugged me, just like this."

Her sudden, intimate move stunned Kieran, who thought he had seen it all.

Cole's eyes widened in shock. He did not expect Lila, who appeared quiet and reserved, to make such a bold move. Almost immediately, Kieran's lips curled into a smile.

Kieran swallowed hard. The look in his eyes deepened. He croaked, "Was that all?"

He could sense that Lila was drunk because she was a little slow and slurred. Looking up slowly into his eyes, she blinked. "After that... After that..."

She tilted her head, trying hard to recount.

Kieran changed the topic of the conversation. "And what made me hug you in your dreams?"noveldrama

But Lila was upset at the interruption. "After that... There was something more..."

She shook her head with a troubled expression when she failed to recount what happened after their hug in her dream.

He gently massaged her temples and patiently coaxed her, "Take your time. It's fine if you can't recall. You'll remember it when you wake up the next morning."

He lifted her by her waist-a seemingly difficult move that was easy for him.

Just when he tried to make her sleep, her eyes lit up suddenly.

She announced, "I remembered what happened next."

While speaking, she moved around and straddled him. Face-to-face, they were trapped in a rather suggestive position. Kieran had been looking down at her, but now, she was on top of him... just like the cowgirl position.

The softness of her skin on his thigh made him flustered. He couldn't help but hold

her waist tighter, locking her in place.