With a steely resolve burning within her, Layla was determined to unravel the mystery of her and Stella's memory loss. She couldn't shake the nagging suspicion that Jude might be somehow involved, and she was unwilling to let anything stand in the way of uncovering the truth.
As Stella moved to ask Jude about their missing memories, Layla's hand shot out, gripping her arm with a firmness that brooked no argument.
"Wait,"
Layla whispered urgently, her eyes blazing with determination.
"We need to find out the truth on our own. If Jude is behind this, we can't risk tipping him off."
Stella hesitated, her brow furrowed with uncertainty, but she could see the fire burning in Layla's eyes, and she knew that her friend was right. Still she asked,
