Layla let out a heavy sigh, her eyes welling up with tears. She turned her face away to avoid his gaze, her voice shaking, "Could you please just go? I have a press event to attend later."

Ashton was at a loss for words after seeing her vulnerability. He clenched his fists, gazing at her with a mix of emotions, but he chose to keep silent and quietly left the room.

The office fell back into silence.

Closing her eyes, Layla allowed a single tear to escape before quickly ...