Chapter 273

Jude felt something different about Layla. As Jude's hands roamed over Layla's body, he couldn't shake the feeling that something had changed between them. In all their previous encounters, Layla had been the one to take the lead, her confidence and assertiveness mirroring that of his ex-wife, Anna. But today, there was a subtle shift in her demeanor, a softness and vulnerability that he hadn't seen before.

As he looked into Layla's eyes, Jude saw a depth of emotion that took him by surprise. Gone was the boldness and bravado of their previous encounters, replaced instead by a quiet intensity that spoke volumes. It was as if Layla had shed her outer shell, revealing a side of herself that she had kept hidden away.