Chapter 177

Layla’s POV

As soon as I walked back into the main eating area, I’m stunned at the sight of Beverly, standing right next to the counter.

She’s dressed in a brown satin gown that has an interlocking V neckline that’s dropping down her chest, revealing some cleavage. The dress is stopping above her knees, its sleeves made puffy. Her curly hair is held back with a string at the nape of her neck, long stickly earrings running down her ear holes and reaching her shoulders.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen Beverly dressed so much before. She was always the busy jeans and blazers kind of girl. And she looked so beautiful.

A bag is hanging off her shoulder and she’s folding up her arms as she stood still.

“Beverly?” I called as I approached.

She looks at me immediately and a smile spread across her face immediately. “Layla!”

“Oh my God,” I q