too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 228

Kieran knew what he was doing. But why? Why did he say she was his fiancée?

Lila wanted to ask but didn't know how. Suddenly, the image of him drunkenly holding her and kissing her flashed through her mind.

She wondered momentarily, "Could it be that Uncle Kieran likes me?"

No, it couldn't be! She quickly dismissed the thought.

What he was doing was just helping her. Saying they were engaged was a good way to handle things. No one would believe she would give up Kieran for someone like Fletcher.

But if this continued, what would happen if he met someone he truly liked?

Lila followed Kieran into the house. The once peaceful and comfortable environment now felt strangely awkward.

"Uncle Kieran..." She wanted to add, "Let's talk," but she couldn't find the words when she met his questioning gaze.

"Your head wound is bleeding again. Let me get some medicine and rewrap it," Kieran said, turning to get the first aid kit. He sat beside Lila and moved carefully, his focus intense as he unwrapped the bandage.

She studied his expression but couldn't detect anything unusual. Then, she pursed her lip and spoke softly. "Uncle Kieran, you shouldn't have said I'm your fiancée. It will affect you later..."

"It won't affect anything," he replied in a soft, soothing voice that was like a melody which was easy to get lost in.

"Uncle Kieran, let's wait a while. Announcing my identity now isn't appropriate. We should cancel the engagement—it'll minimize the impact."

Kieran didn't respond. He simply lowered his head and carefully applied the medicine, rewrapping the bandage with neat, precise movements, tying a perfect bow that looked like a gift waiting to be unwrapped.

Before she could say anything else, he tightened the medicine bottle and said, "I'm not using you to protect myself."

"But this is—"

She thought, "The Morgan family has been so kind to me. How can I keep delaying your happiness?"

She lowered her gaze, feeling guilty and remorseful. She had failed the Morgan family.

His large hand gently rested on her head. "Don't worry. I'll take care of everything."

Before Lila could respond, the door to Evergreen Heights opened, and Nicole helped Amelie inside.

"Lila, my sweet granddaughter, I didn't know you'd been through so much outside," Amelie said, embracing Lila. A tear escaped her eye.

Nicole averted her gaze, her eyes red, clearly having cried before coming.

"Mom, it'll be Lila's birthday in a few days. We would just have a family dinner in the past, but this year, I thought we could make it a big celebration. We should support her and, simultaneously, take the opportunity to talk about the engagement Kieran mentioned today."