too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 27

Zara explained, "Lila, don't misunderstand. Dorian and I were just…"

Lila tilted her head and wore a playful smile. "No need to explain. I understand! A brother helping his sister with a little eye makeup—there's nothing to clarify."

She smiled, but there were no traces of joy.

Behind her, Jamie and Teddy felt the atmosphere turn awkward.

Teddy glanced back at the person lounging nearby. "Did you intentionally point us to the wrong room?"

The person, yawning lazily, replied calmly, "Sorry, my bad! It's the one next door."

This person recognized Lila and had previously been close to Dorian. There had long been rumors about their fallout. Since no one clarified anything about the trending topic on Twitter, it must be true.

He couldn't stand how Lila used to act.

"You!" Teddy exclaimed in anger.

Jamie quickly grabbed him. "Calm down. This isn't the place for a confrontation."

Dorian gritted his teeth when he saw Lila's carefree and disrespectful demeanor. "Lila, can you knock?"

Yet, deep down, he thought that Lila had indeed come to find him after seeing the trending topic.

But his anger and inflated confidence pushed aside his idea of using the bracelet to move Lila. It existed in his mind for just a fleeting moment.

Dorian thought he could coax Lila, but only if she was obedient.

Lila took her time stepping back, then with a loud noise, she slammed the door shut and pounded on it a few times, causing the makeshift break room to shake slightly.

Moments later, the door was kicked open, and she appeared with a harmless smile. "Oh, I'm so sorry! I walked into the wrong room. Sorry for the disturbance. See you later."

Dorian and Zara's expressions darkened. Just as Dorian was about to voice his anger, the door was slammed shut again.

He felt as if he had been shut out, and his anger flared up. "Lila!"

Zara followed closely behind him. "Dorian, don't get angry. Lila misunderstood us. Just explain it to her calmly. Don't lose your temper."

Her words only made Dorian's expression darken.