Chapter 381 Doesn't Even Know She's Teasing

• Before Adela could even finish her question, she felt Layson’s grip on her hand tighten. She didn't dare look at his face.
• The only sound left in the room was the voice from the TV—Secretary Liu speaking in that calm, composed way that reminded her a bit too much of Layson himself.
• It might’ve been a minute, maybe five. Either way, it felt like eternity. Long enough for Adela to imagine a hundred scenarios of breakups or him walking away. Her brain spiraled until Layson’s voice finally broke the silence.