Chapter 795

Logan's POV

Layla looked surprised but didn’t hesitate. 

“Sure!” she chirped, her smile unwavering. She turned to me, giving me a quick wink. 

“We’ll be right back.”

I forced a smile, nodding. “Take your time.”

But as Maddie grabbed Layla’s hand and led her away, I felt my jaw clench. I knew exactly what was coming. 

Maddie was going to try and talk Layla out of spending time with me. She’d poison Layla’s mind with everything she thought she knew about me…all the reasons she believed I was no good.

I watched them walk to the corner of the game house, far enough away that I couldn’t hear their conversation. Maddie’s back was to me, but Layla’s face was visible, her expression curious and slightly confused. 

She tilted her head, clearly trying to understand whatever Maddie was saying.

I ran a hand through my hair, resisting the urge to march over there and defend myself. But that would only make