Chapter 52: Begging for Her Love

Layla paused for a moment, her fingers hesitating around her coffee cup. Tristan had been reaching out to her nonstop for the past few days. He waited for her outside her office and even showed up at her place, but he never had the chance to meet her. He knew she was intentionally avoiding him, so he didn't push too hard. She felt completely unsure about how to deal with him. Deep down, she realized that someone like him, with his pride, wouldn't be the type to be involved with someone else while he was in a relationship. What really threw her off was that her feelings for Tristan had grown stronger, which scared her. She felt overwhelmed and chose to run away instead of confronting it. Her three-year marriage with Ashton had left her emotionally drained. She couldn't handle the chaos of love again. "So?" Layla asked. Charlotte looked at Layla intently. "Tristan and I have known each other since we were kids. We made a marriage pact, and now I'm back to fulfill that promise and