Layla noticed the tone and gave him a sympathetic look. She'd listen if he wanted to talk, but she didn't think it was her place to press.
"Regardless," Layla said. "No matter what happens I would never try to interfere with what you and Steven have. That - I know that's a strange thing to say. Like you and Steven need my permission somehow. But Marc tried making decisions about us without consulting me so I think it matters for everybody to know there's got to be respect all around. Everyone's got to have an equal say in how things are handled."
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"Regardless," Layla said. "No matter what happens I would never try to interfere with what you and Steven have. That - I know that's a strange thing to say. Like you and Steven need my permission somehow. But Marc tried making decisions about us without consulting me so I think it matters for everybody to know there's got to be respect all around. Everyone's got to have an equal say in how things are handled."