Chapter 838

Logan's POV

She looked beautiful, her hair cascading over her shoulders, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Maddie straightened, her expression shifting in an instant. The anger vanished, replaced by a forced smile as she turned to face Layla. 

“Oh! You’re ready already?” she said, her voice overly cheerful.

Layla grinned, oblivious to the tension. 

“Yep! Sorry for taking so long. I just wanted to look perfect tonight.” Her eyes flicked to me, and I felt my heart skip a beat.

I cleared my throat, trying to find my voice. “You… you look beautiful.”

Layla’s cheeks flushed pink, her smile widening as she looked down, suddenly shy. 

“Thanks, Logan.”

I barely heard Maddie’s annoyed huff beside me. I was too focused on Layla, on how perfect she looked, on how my heart raced just being near her.

Maddie glanced at me, her eyes narrowing for just a second before she turned back to Layla, her voice si