Chapter 35: Warmth

"You can't die yet. You've got to live to avenge your mom!" Those words hit Layla's ears like a spell, making her slowly loosen her grip on the railing. She paused, muttering, "Avenge my mom?" "That's right, avenge your mom. She was murdered." The rooftop door burst open, and Gordon, in a security guard uniform, walked out slowly, his eyes fixed on Layla. His voice was firm and persuasive. "Only you can avenge her. If you die, no one can avenge your mom. She won't rest easy." Behind Gordon, Patrick...