Chapter 1231

Layla left after they said their goodbyes. When she reached the door, Tyler was already waiting for her. Without a word, they walked out together. Olivia lay in bed, watching them through the window. They didn't look like a couple. If anything, they seemed more like ordinary friends. With a sigh, Olivia gave up on the idea of convincing Layla to be Lucian's stepmother. But her mind kept wandering back to what Layla had asked her earlier, and it left her feeling unsettled. * Not long after, Tyler returned. He leaned casually against the doorway and asked, "What did you two talk about?" Olivia hadn't expected him to ask, so she couldn't help but tease, "What's this? Curious, Mr. Tyler?" Tyler met her gaze, and they stood there silently for a few moments, locked in a quiet stare. Eventually, Tyler gave up with a small huff and left, looking mildly defeated. Watching him go, Olivia couldn't help but feel pleased. There was a flicker of satisfaction seeing him like that. However, h