84.

Layla

"So you guys were dating before?"

I choked slightly on the chicken slice I chewed on.

"Mum"

"What? I just want to get to know her more."

"There's nothing to know, mom."

"Let me be the determiner of that."

He sighed, and I ate the potatoes, which were looking rather delicious and tender. Nana interacted with Nathan constantly, ignoring the rest of us, and Ariande seemed busy in her own world.

The rest were especially interested in me except for Mr Cooper, who was also in his own world. He was probably wondering how he would tell Mrs Cooper the news and, considering the smile and happiness on her face, I didn't want it to be gone.

I ate more of the potatoes and faced Mrs Cooper, who was asking more questions. Mrs Stathom was in on it too and Mr Stathom tried to have a conversation with Mr Cooper, but it was very brief.

"I saw the news... In the tabloids" Mrs Cooper started

"Yes, that's right, that Nathan is Leo's son. Is it true? I thought it was just rumors, so I didn't pay much