Chapter 58

"Do you trust me, Lyla?" Lyla nodded vigorously. "Of course. You have my utmost trust, Eve!" I smiled and reached out to fix her hair. "Then trust me. I'll make them pay for what they did to you, but not right now. Can you wait?" I looked into her eyes as I spoke. Lyla leaned in and whispered, "Are you going to fight them as well?" "I'll knock them out," I said quietly, looking at her. "Seriously? Do you need any help? Maybe we should go buy some pepper spray later." Lyla was always such an optimistic and cheerful person. She was also always so considerate of my feelings. I shook my head and told her to wait for me. Later on, Ethan brought Leah out of the mediation room. Leah stood in front of me, and even though she looked innocent and pitiful on the surface, her eyes held a subtle defiance that belied her fragile facade. I was deceived by her demure, saintly appearance in my previous life, but not anymore. "I'm here to apologize on Lyla's behalf." "It's okay." Leah smiled,