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

Stefan glanced at Faith. His eyes glinted as he thought of something, but he didn't say anything else.

After Frances' and Amelie's urns were placed together, Lila didn't cry. Instead, she touched the tombstone again and again.

The two elders in the picture looked gentle and looked at Lila with a smile. It was as though they were still alive. Nonetheless, Lila knew that they were gone. Otherwise, they would have pulled her into their embrace now.noveldrama

They would comfort her gently and say, "Lila, tell me what's wrong. I'll help you fight back."

After the members of the Morgan family sent off the guests, Stefan and Faith prepared to leave.

"Kieran, I heard that something happened to your company," Stefan said.

Kieran answered truthfully but didn't reveal too much, "I encountered some issues. I'm still resolving them."

Lila wiped the tombstone and listened to the conversation behind her quietly. Amelia and Vince visited for the last two days. They utilized their families' biggest power to help Morgan Group financially. However, the deficit was too big, and the money couldn't help much.

Lila lowered her head and said to herself, "Everything will be better. If Kieran could establish all this alone back then, he could save Morgan Group now."

She believed in him, but at the same time, she felt sorry for him. It was such a heavy burden. If she had to carry the burden, she might not be able to breathe. Stefan nodded. "I'll think of a way to help you. I'll come again in a few days." The clan knew many wealthy families. They could get a lot of resources and money.

Stefan might be willing to help, but the rest might not. Upon thinking of that, Alfredo and the others weren't hopeful.

But Kieran responded politely, "Thank you, Granduncle Stefan."

Stefan left with Faith. Faith turned around and glanced at Lila, who happened to raise her head. Then, they met each other's gaze.

Faith smiled and nodded at Lila before catching up to Stefan. Lila understood what Faith's gaze meant. Lila had, of course, heard of the Moore family of Luxford before.

It was a huge family. Due to some reason several years ago, half of their assets were moved overseas. Even so, the assets left behind were what most wealthy families Could only dream of having.

Aside from knowing why the family was big, Lila knew about them from listening to the gossip shared by Amelia.

Although the Moore family's business was huge, the elders in the family were too traditional. In this era, they still discriminate against women.

In the Moore family, only men had the right to inherit the family fortune. Meanwhile, the women were pampered and enjoyed the wealth. Marriage was the only way for them to contribute to the family

Faith advised Stefan to let Lila lead the funeral procession, which corresponded with the envy that had just flashed in her eyes. She saw the respect, fairness, and freedom she longed for, embodied in Lila.

After the funeral, the members of the Morgan family stayed at the Morgan residence for a day before setting out on their own paths. This was what the two elders had wished for.

On the other hand, Lila stayed an extra day because Nicole had yet to recover. When Lila brought medicine upstairs, she overheard Alfredo holding Nicole's hand and grieving.

"Nicole, you must get better soon. If I hadn't been so fixated on the market in Zorland back then, the Morgan family wouldn't have fallen into such a predicament. I've let Kieran down."

The heavy burden now rested on Kieran alone. Nicole struggled to sit up. With her head down, she didn't know how to console Alfredo.

They had failed Kieran. Lila paused for a moment before walking in with the medicine. When the two raised their heads, guilt was written clearly on their faces.

Lila put down the medicine. "Aunt Nicole, Uncle Alfredo, things happen unexpectedly. No one can predict the future. This isn't your fault. Kieran won't blame you."

The room fell into a brief silence. Then, Lila handed over the medicine. "I'll be heading back to Vermilion Estate tonight. Aunt Nicole, take good care of yourself. Our family..."

She didn't finish, but Alfredo and Nicole understood what she meant.