Chapter 16. When It Comes to Business

Layla’s POV

Ezra and I sat there for a while in that position. When I was calm and had realized the state we were in, I quickly pulled away from him.

“I-I… I’m sorry,” I said in a low voice with my head hung low before turning away from him.

Why was I stammering?

I mentally slapped myself for stammering. My face was a mess from all the tears I shed.

What was wrong with me?

“No, it’s fine,” he said before chuckling nervously.

I let out a deep breath and cleaned my face with my palm, hoping to get rid of the tear stains, which I knew would be futile but still did anyway.

I released a sigh and turned to him.

He was biting his lips.

Was he nervous?

Wow, I never thought he was capable of emotions.

“T-t-thank you,” I said, stammering again.

Ugh, this was frustrating. What is wrong with me?

“It’s no problem. It’s the least I could do, I couldn’t just sit there and let you drown.” He replied.

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