Layla POV
I sat across from Nadine, studying her as she hesitated to answer my question. Her eyes were downcast, and her hands fidgeted in her lap. I could see the conflict written all over her face, but eventually, she whispered a soft "Yes."
I sighed inwardly, already knowing the answer deep down inside. But I wanted to hear it from Nadine herself. I couldn't understand why she still loved Edward after all the pain he had caused her.
"Nadine," I began gently, reaching out to take her hand in mine. "You deserve so much better than someone who hurt you like that."
She looked up at me with tear-filled eyes, and I could see the love and longing she still held for him. It broke my heart to see her hurting like this.
"I know," she whispered, tears streaming down her cheeks. "But my heart
