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.

the camera and showed Avery the steaming pot of stew. "I made this

it as she was too embarrassed to admit

little red. It

and stubbornly said, "It's fine! Just slightly spicier than what I'm used to, but I can always have it

there're plenty of leftovers! The

say things like that, I'm going to want

miss you. If you are happy on your own, I will try and get used to it. I just want you to be happy." Avery

the camera around to face herself.

next to me! He followed me into the room when he found out that I'm video calling you." Avery immediately directed the

over. He felt an explosion of feeling when he saw

you wanted to eat. It's so troublesome to cook it yourself. saw the photo and it looks so spicy. Are you sure you can eat

so worried that

his appetite.

home in Layla. It was her first day away

yourself, too? Don't do it. I will send a servant over." Elliot did not want

someone else to wash it for me. Don't worry about me. I'm doing great. The weekend is coming up, and I will