His Eagle Eyes on Me

"She won't listen to me, but she'll listen to you. Could you bear to watch our daughter leave us? You wouldn't want to and you're not willing to either, so you have to instill this idea in her. When she looks for a boyfriend in the future, she should not look for people abroad. Not even people from a different city."

"Honey, don't overthink this." Avery patted Elliot on the shoulder. "She is still young. Marriage is still a long way off."

"Honey, you give me peace of mind." Elliot felt much better.

"Haha! Being worried about this is pointless. Sometimes, the more you're afraid of something, the more likely it'll happen. So, before things happen, it's best not to think about them."

"Hmm..."

In the neighboring city, after the old woman brought Irene home, Irene took a candy out of her bag and passed it to her.

"The teacher gave it to me."

The old woman accepted the candy and asked, "Why did she give you candy? Did she give some to the other children as well?"

scared that I would cry." Irene placed her bag down and said maturely, "I didn't cry today. I'm not that sad

lot of brave children

wouldn't allow me to have candy. It will

some occasionally, because you're suffering right now. I'm worried about you." Grandma held Irene's hand and led her to the dining area. "Madam has

you take me out

playing outside." The old woman placed the food she had

before shaking her head. "I didn't dare to take more food. I'm afraid that, if I eat too much, the other children won't have enough

The old woman grabbed the eating utensils and portioned out food for Irene. "You'll lose out easily that way." "Grandma, I'm not afraid of losing out. As long as I can be

she left. She cares a lot for you, too." The old woman sat in the chair and looked at Irene.

would be afraid of me when they see my face." Irene sniffled and cheered herself and the

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off bad people. Irene,

have to always remember: you're no worse than anyone else. Other people scolding you or laughing at you won't affect you at

and started wolfing down her