His Eagle Eyes on Me

"What are you talking about?" Avery walked over to Elliot.

"Nothing much," he said. "I need some time alone with Layla."

"Oh, are you asking me to leave?" Avery asked sarcastically. "You want to talk to her about Eric, right? Did you really think I wouldn't know what you were thinking? You are trying to get me to leave as if I couldn't figure out what you guys were talking about."

Hearing his pride shatter, Elliot blushed.

"Mom, show Dad some mercy!" Layla said calmly.

Avery hummed and turned to look at Elliot, "Come to the bedroom once you are done talking to Layla. I need to talk to you as well."

Elliot felt uneasy, sensing that he was about to be lectured by his wife.

After Avery left, Layla suppressed her laughter as she looked at Elliot, "What were you trying to ask me, Dad?"

you won't do anything out of line, will you? There are plenty of good men out there, and a young woman

I did!" Layla mocked. "I know that he has a girlfriend. I won't try

far more reassured but soon thought of another problem. "Is

I didn't hear anything about them

I trust that you won't

worry, Dad. Even if there's something I really want, I'm not about to let go of my pride to obtain it. Go find Mom! I wonder what

going to lecture me for being rude to Eric. I know exactly what she's

Elliot entered the

you want to

lifted an eyebrow and shot

feel guilty? I didn't

treat your guests? You weren't like this the last time we saw him! Eric didn't

down on the lounge chair,