Layla and Lucius returned home, deciding to postpone their visit to Aiden.
"I'll visit him later in the evening," Lucius told her as he guided her toward the bed, making her sit comfortably before placing her purse beside her.
As he poured a glass of water for her, Layla suddenly wrapped her arms around his waist, taking him by surprise. Her legs remained tucked to one side as she kept her face on his abdomen.
Lucius stood still for a second before setting the glass down on the bedside table. He gently placed a hand on her head, his fingers slipping into the strands of her hair with a soothing touch.
"Lucius, I am so happy. I can't even put into words how overwhelming this joy is," Layla murmured against him.
