Chapter 712

Maddie's POV

It was already eight in the evening, and the apartment was dimly lit with the soft glow of the lamp by the couch. 

Layla sat next to me, her eyes darting to her phone every few minutes, the expectations were clear on her face. 

I could tell she was restless, and honestly, I was proud of her for holding out this long.

Then, just as I was about to ask if she wanted to watch a movie, her phone lit up on the coffee table. Logan. Mr. Handsome himself. Calling again.

Layla’s eyes widened, her body tensing as she glanced at me, silently asking for permission. I held back a laugh. It was cute, seeing her so nervous. I reached over, picked up her phone, and held it out to her. 

“Here. Pick up.”

She blinked, her mouth dropping open. “Wait… what? But… you said…”

“I know what I said,” I interrupted, my tone firm. 

“Pick up the call.”

She hesitated, her hand hovering over the phone as sh