too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 232

Was there no better solution? What if the engagement and marriage were fake? They could just stay together until the attention died down, then separate afterward.

Seeing that Lila didn't respond, Nicole let out a small sigh. The opportunity for a closer family tie was lost. Was there no man in the Morgan family who could win this young lady's heart?

She glanced at Kieran and couldn't help but sigh again. For the first time, she felt a little sorry for him.

In order to secure this marriage, he had promised Frances and Amelie that he would kneel at the Morgan residence for three days afterward.

It wasn't that Nicole didn't want him to marry her, but she knew that he was cold-hearted, and she feared that if his heart weren't truly with Lila, going through with this engagement and marriage would only cause Lila more pain.

In the end, after all the effort, Lila still had no feelings for him.

Nicole was afraid Lila might feel pressured, so she was about to speak, but she was a moment too late.

Lila withdrew her gaze and looked at Amelie with a serious expression. "Grandma, I'm willing."

Kieran looked at the back of her head, his expression unchanged, but his hand tightened unconsciously. He clearly felt his nervousness during the brief moment she hesitated.

It had been long since he had felt his heart race like this, like an inexperienced young man, overwhelmed with joy when he heard her say she was willing.

Amelie was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly. "Good! This brat has finally done something right."

Nicole's eyes also softened with a smile, but she still asked, "Lila, there's no rush. You still have time to think it over. You can take the time to decide before your birthday party. Marriage is a lifetime commitment."

Lila nodded and glanced at Kieran from the corner of her eye, thinking that if it weren't for her background, he would truly be the perfect marriage partner.

He was handsome, wealthy, and caring. She had never suffered a single grievance by his side all these years.

"How did I not notice you're so tight-lipped? If you'd told me earlier, you wouldn't be hurt like this today." Noah was angry, but his frustration wasn't directed at her despite what he said to Lila.

"You've had a pretty rough time this year, running into all this crap. I will go to the church tomorrow and pray for you to get rid of your bad luck."

Lila looked at him with a smile. "Don't you always say that praying and worshipping gods is superstitious?"

"You're about to become—" He stopped mid-sentence, swallowing the rest of his words.

He looked over at Kieran, who seemed busy with something, then dramatically cleared his throat. "Better safe than sorry."

He then leaned in closer and lowered his voice. "You're not really planning to marry Uncle Kieran, are you? What's your next move?"