His Eagle Eyes on Me

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Avery sat down next to Layla and said patiently, "If your dad doesn't approve, my approval won't mean anything!"

"Mom, everyone knows that Dad listens to you. Can't you try convincing him?" Layla begged. "Mom, you love me and will definitely help me out with this, right?"

Avery pulled her hands out of her daughter's grasp, and said in a deadpan manner, "Layla, your dad doesn't listen to me on every single thing. He lets me have my way with small things, but we discuss bigger decisions all the time. Your dad has his own standards and boundaries, especially when it comes to marriage. He thinks what he thinks and no one can change that."

Layla felt devastated.

"Aunt Lilith and Uncle Ben are over ten years apart as well, aren't they? Why didn't Dad stop them from getting married? I remember how happy Dad was when they got married!" Layla scowled.

couldn't possibly care for her the way he would his own daughter. Besides, your Uncle Ben is great friends with your dad, and since

would have been okay with Eric if he was friends with Eric, too. Is that what you are

becomes close friends with Eric now, he will never agree to you marrying Eric," Avery said. "Layla, are you bringing your aunt up

all lovey-dovey every time I see them. Uncle Ben is always smiling and he spoils

for you as well. There are things that your

are you trying to imply that Uncle Ben might be failing in a certain aspect because he

this far because both of them made a

Uncle Ben

her eyes gently and continued in a calm tone, "We don't want your life to be a bumpy as ours. There are bound to be plenty of brilliant men out there that are worth your time. Don't

I will

Let's go downstairs to eat. I'm sure your dad is worried sick." Avery took Layla's hand and led her toward