Chapter 46: Flames in the Rain

Outside, the rain was softly tapping against the window, but that calming sound did nothing to soothe the storm brewing inside Layla. Her vision started to blur as she struggled to focus on her computer screen. In frustration, she tore the documents in her hands and leaned back in her chair, sighing. Thunder rumbled in the distance, and the pounding rain mixed with the loud booms created an eerie vibe in the room. Everyone else had clocked out. Even her secretary, who had been working overtime with her just now, had left, leaving her completely in the quiet office. Layla stared at the empty space around her and the dark rain pouring outside, feeling an unsettling heaviness in her chest. Suddenly, a loud crash broke the quiet, making her jump in her seat as some scary memories flooded back at the worst time. Just then, her phone buzzed—it was Tristan. Her heart raced as she answered, "Tristan." Noticing her unease, his voice came through unusually soft. "Can I pick you up after