Chapter 243

Mason’s POV

“Hey there, what’s your name?” The soft voice startled me as I turned to see a woman seated at the kitchen’s fancy chair, her long legs crossed elegantly. She looked at me with curious eyes, her demeanor calm yet confident.

“It’s Mason,” I replied, wiping my hands on the apron tied around my waist. “And you are?”

“Layla,” she said, her lips curving into a gentle smile. “Your name suits you. It’s simple yet… kind of charming.”

I chuckled lightly, trying not to let her flattery catch me off guard. She tilted her head slightly, her eyes suddenly fixed on mine. I could feel her gaze Moving all over me, almost as though she were searching for something deeper.

“Your eyes,” she murmured, almost to herself. “They’re such a beautiful blue.”

I felt a look of awkwardness under her intense gaze. “Uh, thanks,” I muttered, unsure how to respond.