His Eagle Eyes on Me

Elliot had left no space for Layla to argue.

Seeing how flushed Layla was, Robert immediately poured her a glass of water and handed it to her.

Layla took a sip of the water and turned to Avery. "Mom, what do you think?"

Elliot winked at his wife, hoping that she would side with him.

Avery was at a crossroads. If she chose to side with Layla, Elliot would be upset; but supporting Elliot would only hurt Layla. In the end, she decided to remain neutral.

"I'm not going to participate in this discussion."

The other three were instantly rendered speechless.

"I only want us all to be healthy and happy," Avery continued. "I hope that you will consider what your dad said just now. If you agree with what he said, you can take his advice. But if what he said wasn't enough to convince you, you can continue to negotiate with him."

had not completely recovered from her exhaustion and still felt light-headed. She did not know what

rubbed her nose and stood from the couch. As she headed up the stairs,

to take a shower. Why are you following her?" Elliot did not

her," Robert said, to

Layla onto the second floor, and she glared

took long strides toward her room. "You are just a kid. How are you going to talk some

just think that both you

point. Layla,

It's simple because Dad isn't asking you to get married right now. You can date Eric in secret, and, if you two are

was completely stunned, unable to comprehend how her brother had turned into such an immoral man. "Am I that

scratched his head

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