Chapter 49

After Samantha woke up, she freshened up and stepped out of her room, only to find Layla sprawled on the couch, snacking and watching TV. When she heard footsteps approaching, Layla immediately sat up. "Are you hungry? I made you some chicken soup. Come eat before you go back to rest." Samantha blinked. "Don't you have work today?" "You're injured. Obviously, I had to stay and keep you company," Layla said matter-of-factly before heading to the kitchen. She returned moments later, placing a steaming bowl of chicken soup in front of Samantha. "Hurry up and eat. Once you're feeling better, I'll take you out to buy a new phone." "I might have to head out soon." "Where to?" "I signed up for a volunteer event at school. I tried to back out, but the student council president wouldn't let me, so—" "Are you out of your mind? You can barely walk, and you still want to volunteer? How can your school be so heartless?" Layla ranted for a solid minute before throwing her hands up. "You kn