~LAYLA~
"Did she change her mind about the partnership?" I asked, dreading the answer that might follow, as I tried to figure out the reason for the last-minute change.
"No, Layla. She was involved in an accident."
"Uhn?" The sound that escaped my slightly parted lips was half-relief, half-fear. "A-accident? What kind of accident?" I asked, feeling a cold wave wash over me.
Axel's expression was grim. "Apparently, the elevator on her floor in the hotel she was staying at was under maintenance, so she had to take the stairs and ended up falling. Twisted ankle, possible concussion. She's in the hospital under observation."
"Is it serious?"
"Not life-threatening, but she won't be moving around anytime soon." He paused, studying my face. "You look like you've seen a ghost."
