Chapter 35

Layla

My question makes me hold my breath when Louis pokes his cheek like I've just offended him or something. Did I go too far by asking him that question? The thought of it also makes my heart race a little.

To my surprise, he gently places his hands on the sides of my face and plants a gentle kiss on my forehead, softly embracing me.

"Babe, don't you see what Nathan is trying to do here? He hurt you and saw just how miserable you were when he left you. That's what he obviously expected to see even after the past few years. I'm the last person he would have thought would ever fall for you and yet here I am. He doesn't like that and he'll do anything to break us apart. But you know what? I'll never let that happen. You're mine and I want to cherish you forever."

He plants more kisses on my forehead and I wrap my hands around his wrists, closing my eyes with a smile.

"You're right about Nathan, that bastard." I firmly nod.

"That's why you should never pay attention to what