Amidst the swirling smoke, Andrew gave a faint smile and said, "If emotions could be controlled, you wouldn't have waited for him for so many years. Sometimes, it's not a bad thing to be blinded by love. If he hadn't been so rational at the beginning, perhaps he would have chosen you over family and duty."

Layla's expression changed slightly at Andrew's words, not out of anger but sadness, finally turning into a long sigh.

"Don't bring up my past mistakes. I'm talking about you now. I hope ...