Chapter 529

Jason’s POV

My gaze lingered on the roses, their delicate petals a stark contrast to the chaos in my mind.

A sudden thought struck me… these roses must have been part of whatever led Layla to the rooftop. Maybe if I followed them, I could find something, anything, that would help me understand what had happened. 

With a shaky breath, I took a step toward the door, following the trail of petals out into the hallway.

The roses were scattered in a deliberate pattern, leading me down the corridor and toward the staircase. My heart raced with each step, the sound echoing in my ears as I climbed higher and higher. 

Questions swirled in my mind, each one more agonizing than the last. 

Why would Layla follow this trail? Who left it for her? And the most painful thought of all: What if this was a trap meant to harm her?

I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms as anger flared within me. Layla was the kindest