too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 412

With someone like Bryce as Lila's first love, Dorian's qualities fell short in comparison. Kieran could only explain it as human emotions being unpredictable.

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At this point, Bryce handed Lila a gift box. She took it happily and said, "It's heavy. What is it?"

"You'll find out when you open it." Bryce chuckled softly.

Lila nodded. She opened the box carefully and saw that it was filled with pearls. The pearls were all round and translucent—they were excellent freshwater pearls.

Her eyes lit up. "They're so pretty. The gifts I prepared for you guys are lacking in comparison to this."

She gave Bryce a watch and Jasmine a scarf. When the two received the gifts, it was obvious that they were happy and satisfied with the gifts, especially Jasmine. She was elated.

Lila raised her head and noticed that Kieran was looking at the watch. It was only then that she realized that because she had been immersed in the joy that Jasmine and Bryce were back that day, she rarely talked to Kieran.

At this time, Carol happened to come over with a bowl of fruits. Lila grabbed the biggest and roundest orange. When she was about to grab a fruit knife, Kieran grabbed it and reached out to her. It was clear that he wanted the orange in her hand.

"Let me do it." Kieran smiled.

But Lila wanted to cut the orange for him.

This time, Kieran didn't insist on taking the orange. He handed Lila the knife and reminded her to be careful.

Lila nodded, but in her mind, she complained, "Why is he still treating me like a child? It's just an orange. Why did he need to tell me to be careful?"

She cut the orange into four pieces. Since she thought that the pieces were quite big, she cut them into eight pieces cautiously.

Kieran stared at her pale fingers, which contrasted beautifully with the vibrant, bright orange. Sweet juice trickled down, making her fingertips glint from the moisture.