Chapter 591

Layla’s POV

I waited for some kind of reaction…surprise, confusion, maybe even disapproval.

But instead, he just stood there, silent.

The quiet stretched between us, and I felt the nervousness creeping back in.

"Jason?" I prompted.

He finally spoke, his voice even. "When?"

"In a few days," I said quickly. "I wasn’t sure at first, but Maddy convinced me, and honestly… I think it’ll be good for me."

Jason’s jaw tensed slightly, and for a brief moment, I thought he was going to argue.

But then he let out a breath and nodded. "Alright."

I blinked. "Alright?"

"Yeah," he said, shrugging. "If you want to go, then go."

I studied his face, searching for any hidden emotions. "You’re not… mad?"

He shook his head. "Why would I be mad?"

I hesitated. "Because I’ll be gone for a whole week?"

Jason sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Layla, you’re allowed to have a life outside of