Chapter 53
It was late into the evening when Layla finally docked off and headed home
When she arrived at the Mamay Estate, she saw Stephen’s slippers and guessed that he wasn’t back yet
“Where’s Dylan?” Layla asked.
She had been so focused on getting into accuments and fights with Stephen that she forgot Dylan’s presence. She wondered if he got scared by them last night.
The maid replied, “He has showered and is now asleep.”
Layla then headed upstairs to visit Dylan and properly tucked him under his blanker. She had done it gently, but he seemed to be halt asleep, so he rubbed his eyes and woke up.
Then, he said, “At Layla, why are you back so late?
was working earlier. Layla leaned against the bedframe and asked, “Do you miss your mommy?!
Dylan nodded his head.
Then, she replied, “I’ll take you to your Mommy tomorrow, okay?‘ll pick you up after work.”
He nodded happily in response and said, “Okay! Thanks, Aunt Laylal You’re an angell?
Layla patted his head gently and smiled. “Okay, get to sleep now and wake up earlier tomorrow.”
Afterward, she returned to her bedroom and took a shower. Then, she threw Stephen’s things onto the couch in satisfaction.
Around 10:00 pm, Stephen retumed from social engagements reeking with alcohol.
When he pushed open the door, he saw Layla playing on her phone as she lay on the bed.
Stephen entered the bedroom and threw his suit on the couch after he took it off. Then, he poured himself a glass of water and took the pillow from the couch to the bed
He placed the pillow next to Layla, and she looked at him with wide eyes.
“What are you doing?” Layla asked.
“I’m sleeping on the bad starting tonight,” Stephen said as he sat on the bedside.
He took off his watch and placed it on the nightstand. Then, he took his clothes and headed for the bathroom.
A while later, when he emerged from the bathroom, he found that Layla had thrown his pillow onto the couch yet again. “Wanna sleep on my bed? In your dreams!” Stephen remained silent. His eyes were red from the alcohol. Plus, he had just showered as well.
Layla didn’t dare to look at hom
Taking his pillow, he walked over to the bed to place his pillow next to Layla’s. Then, he pulled up the covers and climbed onto the bed.
She felt someone else under her covers and tamed to chase him away. But before she could get to it, Stephen turned over and pinned her onto the bed.
He inched closer to Layla and said, “You should’ve known from the moment you chose to provoke me earlier today that you’d be dealt with at night.”
There was a slight smell of alcohol in his breath, but it somehow smelled good.
When they locked eyes, Layla could tell that Stephen was now exasperated.
“The longer you group with that man, the longer I’ll be sleeping in your bed. If you dare get closer to him, I can’t guarantee keeping my hands to myself,” Stephen
estregled to move, but she couldn’t get out of his grasp. “Stephen, I don’t want to sleep with you.”
about whether you want to or not. You better behave yourself, Layla Grandpa is still waiting for us to conceive a child. If you don’t want me to be rude or rough with you, then you’d have better behave.”
Layla yelled, “I’ve already said it before. I won’t conceive your child!”
As Stephen looked at her face, he somehow found her anger oddly captivating. “I’ll make sure you give birth to one, then”
She fell silent. At the sight of this, he released his grip and turned back to lie beside her.
After having been released, Layla got out of bed while Stephen continued, “Tell me this. Out of the Murray Group, Galloway Pharmaceuticals, Woodson Enterprises, Lumina Pictures, Peysia Airlines, Deion, whom you Just met, and Sally, who seems nice, whom should take action on first?
Laylasat by the bedside but didn’t stand up. She turned to look at the man lying under her covers.
Stephenclosed his eyes and said, “why don’t I start with skyler’s family, who helped you run Regina Islington’s endorsement?
“Austin doesn’t want to go abroad, and Woodson Enterprises seems to have a billion–dollar deal that needs my signature.
“The Murray Group is also under my control, so it’s only a matter of a phone call if I wish to change its heir,”
Layla clenched her fists. She gritted her teeth as she yelled, “Stephen!*
