Chapter 382

Layla’s POV

“To Jaden,” I admitted, my heart sinking as the words left my lips.

“Wait the same Jaden who kidnapped you?” Maddy asked.

“Yes…” I replied and her eyes widened in shock.

For a moment, Maddy just stared at me, her mouth slightly open in shock. Then, as if on instinct, she reached out and pressed the back of her hand to my forehead.

“What are you doing?” I asked, confused by her sudden action.

“Checking your temperature,” she said bluntly, her voice laced with concern.

“Because there’s no way you’re in your right mind. Did you hit your head or something? Are you sick?”

I pulled away from her hand, shaking my head. “I’m not sick, Maddy. I’m fine.”

“Fine?” she repeated, her voice rising. “You escaped from your kidnapper, Layla! And now you’re telling me you’re going back? Do you hear