Chapter 121 Acceptance?

• Layla walked slowly down the stairs, keeping her ears open to hear what was happening.
• She still felt something pulling her back to Jackson but forced herself to continue. Admitting what she had done would need a little fortification first.
• The house was quieter than she had expected. Instead of wails like last time, there were only soft, whispered words. Instead of the pain and grief, there was a sense of calm and peace.