His Eagle Eyes on Me

Rose would ask this question every year.

Every year, the answer she got was a negative one.

"I wonder how she is doing." Rose sighed worriedly. "I thought that she would call me, but she never called me at all."

"So many years have passed. She has a new life now," said the nun, comforting her. "If you are destined to meet, you will meet again one day."

"Hmm."

Layla bought a couple of lucky charms from the church. She gave one each to her parents. She kept one for herself, and the remaining two she bought for Hayden and Robert. "Mom, what did you wish for this year? I wished for health and peace in our family," Layla said.

Avery said, "My wish every year is the same."

Layla said, "I know what you wished for. To find Ivy, isn't it?"

Avery shook her head. "My wish is that our family will be happy and safe. Your father's wish is to find Ivy. We wish for different things."

Layla was speechless.

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don't be

"I have been disappointed too many times. I'm already numb to

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the distance and voiced her concerns, "Hayden is helping me find someone, and I agreed to it. It's hard for me to go back on my word now.

to her

more boys. That way, I

of you, so long as you are comfortable and happy." Avery placed her arm on her daughter's shoulder.

New Year's?" Layla suddenly asked after being silent

help but say, "I'm guessing that he is a little too afraid of coming. He had told

to visit his girlfriend! Isn't his

him anymore. Let's go have

"Hmm."

to visit him. Eric was in the room playing with a group of