Chapter 42

• Layla raised a brow, her confusion deepening. "W...what? What are you talking about?" She was genuinely perplexed by their accusations.
• The women, noticing her genuine confusion, exchanged uncertain glances. Emily, who had been observing the situation from the beginning, grew tired of their behaviour and stepped in to defend Layla.
• "What's wrong with the both of you?" Emily said, her tone stern as she faced the gossiping women.