Chapter 384

Even though she did not know how Liam met such a wealthy and attractive friend in the provincial capital, Lucy's appearance made Layla feel a great sense of crisis.

"Layla, what's wrong?" Liam asked when he saw Layla lower her head and sigh.

"It's nothing..."

Layla responded in a muffled voice, keeping her head down as if lost in thought.

"Liam, the family was talking about Howser a few days ago. I was back on campus then, so I wasn't at home! At that time, I thought that if only I had been home, there wouldn't have been so much resentment in the family!"

Layla quickly raised her head and, with some grievance, said, "I've always known that you're very capable, Liam. There must've been some misunderstanding in that matter..."

Layla seemed to be trying to explain the family's attitude at the time.

Liam saw Layla's expression and smiled. "It's okay, Layla, I understand. You don't need to worry. I don't actually care much about those things..."

Layla became anxious upon hearing Lia