"Throughout the years you've known me, I've always been absorbed in my work and so has she... Oh, I guess I can tell you that she's a doctor," Eric said, before turning his head to signal the staff to start the music.

Instantly, the prelude of 'Goodbye' began, and Avery stole a nervous glance at Layla.

Layla was shaken and simply stared at the stage in confusion with a frown on her face. "Honey, who's Eric's girlfriend?" Elliot had never heard of any mention of Eric's girlfriend. "I don't know! He didn't say anything to me."

"Oh... Layla, what's wrong?" Elliot noticed the odd look on his daughter's face.

"Don't ask," Avery said before taking Layla's hands. "Layla, why don't we head home?"

Despite the piercing pain in her heart, Layla knew exactly where she was. Not only were her parents next to her, their family friends, and others were around as well. If she lost control, she would embarrass herself and her parents.

Layla lowered her head and took out the thermal

at the stage and saw Eric holding the microphone with both his

Eric opened his eyes to scan the audience

knew that Layla was upset and stood from

Elliot immediately followed.

check out his girlfriend!" Layla had gathered her bearings, and at the very

girlfriend would be. "That's fine! He must have photos of

closely as neither of them had

who knew Eric in person all knew that he was solely focused on his work

tried to pull her back but

busy with rehearsals. You must be really good at managing your time to look for a girlfriend while being that busy!" Layla was no longer a child and

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