"Thanks, but I can afford a driver. But, if you love helping people, maybe you should go take care of that lonely old lady in the bed next to my grandma. She looks like she could use some company," Layla said.

Ashton let out a laugh, brushing off Layla's biting tone. He then turned back to Tristan, squinting at him after a short pause, and lowered his voice, asking, "What are you doing here, Tristan?"

Layla felt a sudden wave of anxiety wash over her, and a twinge of guilt hit ...