Chapter 244: Type of woman I wanted

Chapter 244: Type of woman I wanted

The next morning, Layla stirred wake from her sleep, feeling steady, warm breath falling on her forehead. She looked up and saw Lucius next to her. But they were on bed. Last night after Lucius left, Layla waited for him to return on the chaise and ended up falling asleep there.

Layla noticed a frown creased on his forehead. Instinctively, she reached out, her fingertip brushing against the crease on his forehead. She traced it gently. Her lips curved into a faint smile as she whispered to herself, "Even in sleep, you don’t let yourself rest."

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