Chapter 210

Ethan had given Layla designer handbags, jewelry, and even some expensive gifts, but each time, she'd rejected them indifferently, saying, "It's too expensive. I can't accept it." He didn't give up and tried another approach. He'd started buying her snacks, coffee, and three meals a day. Yet, Layla had still declined. "I have everything. You don't have to buy it for me." No matter what he gifted, Layla always found a reason to refuse. Her attitude remained cold and distant, as if she were deliberately distancing herself from him. When Layla heard Ethan's question, her footsteps faltered. A complicated emotion flashed in her eyes. She bent down gently, placing the glass of water on the coffee table. She remained expressionless, her tone calm but tinged with a hint of distance. "I appreciate your help today, but you should also be well aware of what my actions imply. This is how I feel." Ethan's heart sank sharply, but he still stubbornly pressed on. "Do you really not feel any