Chapter Fifty Three: Captive of His Affection

Layla grinned as she checked herself out in the mirror. She had woken up early on the following morning. Her fatigue had seeped out upon receiving the good news of Canaan's approval of her going out. She had bathed Derek and dressed him up. She fed him, and by seven thirty, she was ready to leave the house. "Let's go and have fun, Der," Layla said, picking him up, and carrying him in her arms. "Today is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us. We have to make the most out of it. Okay?" Derek gurgled his response, smiling, and Layla smiled in return. "Alright. Let's go and catch our ride." Layla kissed either side of Derek's face and walked out of her bedroom. She joined Victor in the sitting room. "You should have breakfast before you leave," he told her. "I can't wait another minute in here. I want to be out of this building as fast as I can." She scanned the house, lifting a corner of her mouth as if the house disinterested her. "I understand your excitement, Layla, but y