"Oh... your Daddy must be very happy, right?" Ben was extremely moved. "If my son could be as exceptional as Hayden when he grows up, and if he could protect me like Hayden, I would be touched to death!"

Layla said, "Uncle Ben, your son surely won't be as great as Hayden! My brother is the world's greatest person."

Ben's smile stiffened on his face.

Layla continued, "Unless Hayden dies, then will your son be the greatest person, because by then even Daddy would be dead, too."

What Layla meant was that her father and brother were the greatest men on earth.

Ben said, "Layla, it's New Year's, don't talk about death!"

"Hey! Can you two stop talking about such macabre things?" Lilith immediately said. "Can't you just pray that I'm pregnant with a daughter? I don't want a son!"

Ben was speechless.

Layla giggled. "Aunt Lilith, you surely have a girl in your tummy."

was delighted when she heard that. "How do

I'll tell you whatever you want to hear, as long as it makes

Everyone howled with laughter.

the airport to pick

before yesterday, Avery had called him and told him to stay in his room. She told him to remain in the hotel and not to make any rash moves. She told him to wait for Hayden

been too moved, so

the two days

done so, he might have made things worse. before

Elliot saw Hayden and Mike, he

finish his sentence, Mike interrupted, "I'm starving!

Let's

then!" Mike handed his

bags and immediately moved to take

safety. Leave the small things like carrying luggage to your boss," Mike

immediately retracted his hand. He was hyper-aware of his surroundings, and he scanned the room, looking for signs

way, are you here as backup, and why are there only two of

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