His Eagle Eyes on Me

He did not expect Layla to look for a suitor beyond the borders of Aryadelle. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

The whole thing seemed rather absurd to him.

"Hmm, her father and brother helped her with this. She decided that she wanted to get to know more members of the opposite sex since she did not know that many men," said Avery explaining the matter to him. "How are you and your girlfriend? Have you planned on getting married?"

Eric said, "Not yet. I thought Layla intended on getting married quickly and that is why such an advert has been put out."

"If she meets someone compatible and wants to get married, we won't stop her," Avery said. "Layla is twenty-five this year. She is of a suitable age to get married."

Eric was silent for a few seconds before responding with a somewhat strangled sound.

"Eric, you don't have to feel guilty. I know that you probably like Layla, too. After all, you saw her growing up. Layla suddenly confessing her feelings to you must have frightened you, right?" Avery's tone was relaxed "Let's meet when you have the time. We can have a meal together. No matter what, I don't want to lose you as a friend."

"Avery, thank you for understanding. I was indeed frightened." Eric had been bottling his feelings. He did not know who to confide in. Now that Avery had brought it up, it opened him up. "Nadia and I are just friends."

"My guess was right. If you and Nadia had gotten together, you wouldn't have hidden it from us. Your charade might have gotten Layla to back off, but she knows that you are lying to her. The last time you met up with her, you even said that you were still single!"

"Avery, I can give her anything she wants, but this... I cannot," said Eric. "I can't give her happiness."

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