Robert did not know what to say because his sister was right.

"Layla, there's no hurry. Take it slow," Elliot said. "Fate works in the strangest ways. You won't find what you want if you look for it. Participate in more events, and who knows, maybe you will find someone who is meant to be in your life."

"Dad, I thought you didn't want me to come home too late. Everyone needs to work during the day, and most social events take place at night..." Layla chuckled.

Avery, too, could not help but giggle. "Your dad lives in his own bubble. He didn't have to put much effort into getting himself a wife, so he thinks it's that easy for everyone."

"I can tell," Layla said. "Can I come home before nine from now on, then?"

"As long as you take your bodyguard with you, yes," Avery said before Elliot had the chance to say anything.

"I'm going out tonight, then. I will be home late," Layla chirped. "I want to go to the night market. Robert, come with me!"

"Sis, if you are going there to look for guys, why would you bring me along? I'm just going to get in your way."

Layla stared at her brother in silence, not knowing what to say.

think that we are a couple. No man would approach

of how much they bickered, Layla would

him, Sis! Didn't he get in the way of your

call my best

your best friend and her boyfriend? Are they getting married?" Avery asked. "I recall you saying something about them getting married

said carelessly. "Her boyfriend isn't from here, and he returned

two can't even settle on where to start a life together, they will only face more issues in the future," Avery said. "There aren't two souls on earth that are born a perfect match

see if Amy is free tonight," Layla said excitedly before running back

the dark

hand and said, "We have been too protective of Layla

why I didn't

out, Honey. They are our kids, not

go outside for a

though it was almost

you want to change

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