Chapter Seventy Nine: The Unexpected Turn

Canaan's lips curled into a hidden smile as he absently brushed the ridge of his nose with his finger. "Really?" "Stop asking me 'really', Canaan? I'm not interested in you that way." Canaan's smile stretched. "I don't believe that." Layla pulled her brows together, pursing her mouth. "You're unnaturally playful today. What got into you?" "I'm happy because someone is keeping my company." Layla rolled her eyes, snorting under her breath. "I'm not talking about you," Canaan told her, maintaining a stoic expression. Layla returned her gaze at him, confusion etched in her eyes. "Derek?" "Yes. He's a good company to have. He's very cute and funny, just like..." "You," Layla concluded for him. Canaan furrowed his brows, retaining his smile. "Do you find me funny? I'm not funny." "Then who are you comparing him too? I'm not funny either." "You are funny. I can't stop laughing whenever I'm around you. What do you call that?" "I can't remember the sound of your laughter if my li