Chapter 282

Layla’s POV

The more I watched him, the more I realized just how much he had changed. And for the first time in a long time, I felt hope.

I didn’t realize it, but I was staring at him, my thoughts running wild. I must’ve been lost in my own head because, when I blinked, I realized he was already staring at me.

Our eyes met, and for a moment, everything around us seemed to fade away. It was just him and me, locked in a gaze that spoke volumes.

His eyes were intense, and I could see something there…something deeper, something more than just the usual tension. He looked at me, his gaze slowly shifting down to my lips.

I felt a sudden rush of warmth spread through me, and my heart skipped a beat. I could feel my breath catch in my throat as he continued to stare, his eyes moving on my lips for just a little too long.

Before either of us could say anyth