Chapter 13: Not your daughter anymore

Chapter 13: Not your daughter anymore

Layla glanced at Roderick's message briefly before deciding to ignore it. Without a second thought, she blocked his number. "You'll only see me when it causes you pain," she muttered under her breath, tossing the phone onto the bed with a sharp flick of her wrist. She then turned her attention to the closet, pulling out a dress for the evening.

After slipping into the dress, Layla styled her hair, gathering some of the strands at the back with pins, while leaving the rest of her soft curls to cascade down her shoulders.

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