Chapter 166

Layla’s POV

I stepped out of the taxi as it came to a stop right in front of a restaurant. Clutching my purse tightly in my hand, I looked up at the restaurant’s building, then took a sharp breath and walked toward the front door.

As soon as I stepped in, I scanned the whole area for Ken. It wasn’t easy to spot him amongst the number of people seated there, but I soon found him in the corner.

He didn’t see me at first—he was staring out the window on his side of the booth. He was dressed in a red top and jeans. His shoulders were slightly hunched, and there was a quiet stillness about him, like he was lost in his thoughts. It made my chest tighten unexpectedly.

I quickly hurried over, and he looked at me as soon as he sensed my presence, throwing me one of his bright smiles.

“Hey, Joanne, you’re here,” he said, his voice warm and familiar as he quickly stood up. I was sure he wanted to p