Elise's mom, Maria, rushed up toward them and said, "Layla, why are you being so mean? Elise is only looking out for you. I know you've always been headstrong. But are you seriously expecting the whole Hammond family to deal with the fallout of your stubbornness? I don't think that's a good idea."

Layla rolled her eyes in response.

Doris had been by Layla's side since she was a kid, and she knew her like the back of her hand. She sensed that Layla wasn't the type to act on ...