chapter 523 showdown

Mateo sighed. He couldn't imagine what Layla's reaction would be when she learned the truth. No matter who it was, learning that one's closest relatives were not blood-related would cause some level of emotional breakdown. Mateo knew for sure he couldn't accept such a thing. Looking at the angelic face in his arms, the girl everyone envied was actually quite pitiful. Mateo gently stroked Layla's hair. After she fell asleep, he picked her up and left the office. Hazel arranged a guest room for...