Chapter 215: Seems like I’m a child

"I apologize on his behalf," Layla said softly.

"You don’t have to, Layla," Demitri replied, placing his mug down on the table with a gentle clink. His gaze remained steady, though a flicker of unease passed through his eyes. "I always knew that one day Lucius would do it. You shouldn’t let this trouble you."