A week later, Layla hobbled her way to Doris's hospital room with the help of a crutch.

Usually full of vigor, she now appeared pale and clearly upset.

The past week had been tough for her. Doris had been prying into her relationship with Ashton, while shareholders had been pressuring her after hearing rumors of their divorce. Despite all this stress, Layla was not pregnant, and her injured ankle made everything even more challenging.

Arriving at her grandmother's hospital ...