Elliot lowered his gaze and saw Layla's face scrunched up in pain.

His heart skipped a beat!

Layla could not have come alone! Did that mean… Avery was here as well? He looked behind Layla and only saw Hayden quickly running over and pulling Layla into his arms. He looked at her clutching her face. He immediately took her hand away and checked if she was injured.

"Hayden, I'm fine. I bumped into someone, and my nose hurts a little." Layla's eyes were red. She looked pitiful.

Hayden held her