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.

already an adult, so your dad couldn't possibly care for her the way he would his own daughter. Besides, your Uncle

it's fine because Dad is close friends with Uncle Ben. He would have been okay with Eric if he was friends with Eric, too. Is that what you

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

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

that we can provide for you as well. There

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

gaps in their values as well, and that will slowly begin to show in daily life. Ben and your aunt only managed to get this far because both of them made a lot of sacrifices. Bendistens to your aunt most of the time, but your aunt has to put up with a

Ben seem to have a great relationship... Isn't there a great age gap between you and

forgotten about all the fights I had with your dad when you kids were younger? It went on for years." Avery narrowed 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 think

sure your dad is worried sick." Avery took