His Eagle Eyes on Me

She picked up her spoon, scooped up a chunk of meat, and took a bite. She instantly choked on the spice.

She tossed the spoon and hastily poured herself a glass of water.

"Why is this so spicy? Did I put in too much pepper?" she mumbled to herself.

The stew smelled perfect, but it was far too spicy for Layla's liking.

She was used to the lighter flavors of meals at home, and though she would occasionally dine out with her friends, she could only tolerate food that was mildly spicy.

After finishing her water, she sat back down in her chair and thought of ways to get rid of the spice. Finally, she placed a bowl of water next to her and submerged the meat in the water to wash off some of the spices, so that she would not choke again, before taking another bite.

Just then, her phone started ringing.

It was a video call from Avery, and Layla immediately answered it.

"Darling, I saw the photos you posted. Are you having stew tonight?" Avery asked.

Let me show it to you." Layla adjusted the camera and showed Avery the steaming pot of stew. "I made

not tell Avery that she had accidentally added too much spice to it as she was too embarrassed to admit that

It looks a little red. It must

"It's fine! Just slightly spicier than what I'm used to, but I can always have it with bread. Mom, have you

and there're plenty of leftovers! The house

say things like that, I'm

and get used to it. I just want

turned the camera around to face herself. "Where

found out that I'm video calling you." Avery

walked over. He felt an explosion of feeling when he

It's so troublesome to cook it yourself. saw the photo and it looks so

so worried

his appetite.

day away from home, and

will send a servant over." Elliot did not want his daughter to suffer at

get someone else to wash it for me. Don't worry about me. I'm doing great. The weekend is coming up, and I will come home Friday night," Layla promised. "I will cook for you on