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."

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

a shower." She rubbed her nose and stood from the couch. As she headed up the stairs, Robert

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

talk some sense into her," Robert said, to which

Layla onto the second floor, and she

room. "You are just a kid. How are you going to talk some

think that

a point. Layla, there

marry another guy 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 happy together, you can move in together in secret! Once you get tired of Eric, you can always marry another guy. Isn't that

how her brother had turned into such an immoral man.

his

be happy! If

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