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.

about one another, she was already an adult, so your dad 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 your Aunt Lilith likes

He would have been okay

your dad wants different things for you and your Aunt Lilith. Even if your dad becomes close friends with Eric now, he will never agree to you marrying Eric," Avery said. "Layla, are you

to it. "They seem all lovey-dovey every time I see

right. He does spoil Lilith, but that's the kind of love that we can provide for you as well. There are things that your Aunt Lilith would never discuss with you," Avery drawled as she tried to explain the situation to her

are you trying to imply that Uncle Ben might be failing

managed to get this far because both

scaring me a little bit, Mom." Layla had not considered the matter this much. "Aunt Lilith and Uncle Ben seem to have a great relationship... Isn't there

tone, "We don't want your life

Mom. I

downstairs to eat. I'm sure your dad is worried sick." Avery