Chapter 1469

Camilla smiled politely, gesturing for Layla to follow. "No need to thank me. We should be thanking you for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit. Please, this way." Layla returned a small smile and followed Camilla down the quiet, long corridor. As they walked, she asked about Lucian's condition. Camilla began explaining in her usual calm manner, but their conversation was interrupted by the sound of a child crying from one of the nearby rooms. Layla's eyes instinctively turned toward the source. The door to the room was slightly ajar, giving them a clear view inside. Camilla glanced in the same direction and noticed what Layla was seeing. Inside the room, a woman sat by the bedside. She was gently stroking the head of a young boy, Lucian, who was crying softly. She held a spoonful of food in her hand, trying to coax him to eat. The woman's demeanor was warm and nurturing, resembling that of a mother. Layla's expression stiffened at the scene. Her usually composed face