Layla hesitated but eventually nodded, her fight finally drained. Sarah gave her a small, reassuring squeeze before turning to address the crowd with a composed expression. "I apologize for the disturbance," she said, her voice steady despite the emotional storm she had just endured. "We'll be leaving now."
As the two walked away, Sarah's arm wrapped protectively around her daughter, the crowd began to disperse, murmuring amongst themselves about what they had just witnessed.
Noah stood still, his calm expression unwavering. He turned his gaze to Aiden, whose expression was that of confusion.
Noah glanced at Aiden for a second, before turning away and going back to his car.
Aiden didn't stop Noah, and simply sighed and entered his house.
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