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Chapter 86: Layla

My mind is taking in all the drawings, but I don’t think I’m processing it. I’m cold as I step into the chaotic room.

"Jared is obsessed with you. I understand what you both went through as kids, but when he first came here, we couldn’t stop this." His father moves his hand around the room.

There isn’t an inch that isn’t covered with my face. It’s all too much. My legs buckle, and I reach out to steady myself.

Athar takes my arm. "I’m sorry, Layla. I didn’t want to show you this. But I also need you to understand that Jared isn’t well. A few years ago, Jared finally locked this room, and we witnessed him getting better." Athar stops talking.

My vision blurs. "Until I resurfaced," I finish.

He nods. "It’s not just the drawings. He thinks I’m trying to get his money. He even accused me of sleeping with Alex, a friend of his."

Oh, God. It wasn’t true about Alex? He humiliated her at school.

"I fear my son is in far more trouble than I thought."

I face Athar. "What do you mean?"