Avery had yet to hang up on the phone, so Layla heard what Elliot said.

She had not mentioned that she was going to take her passport immediately, but since Elliot was determined to settle the matter, she had no excuse not to go to the mansion.

"Layla didn't even say that she is coming over right now," Avery said.

"Why not? Is she afraid of me?" Elliot asked calmly before taking his seat on the couch.

Avery realized that he wanted to take the opportunity to speak to Layla and said, "Layla, if you are free right now, come over! Talk to your dad, and he will give you your passport. Your sister and I are going to shop for New Year's."

Layla whined. "Mom, can't you just go later? I can call Ivy and tell her about it. Just go later!"

to

won't lecture

to move in with Eric, so why would he be against you getting married? Just be honest and sincere, and I'm sure he won't make it hard for

go shopping with you?" Layla asked. "We have always gone shopping

and you need to shop for your new household now. You are quite occupied with work and taking care of Eric, so I decided not to invite

had indeed been quite occupied. "Fine, so I'm a little busy in the past few days. You should go ahead with

rest, or Layla would have dragged him outside to shop for New Year's as well. Since Eric was under house arrest, Layla was not in the mood to go

you want. If there's none, I will just buy an extra portion of whatever I get." Avery spotted Ivy

I will come over to see

safe,"

was under maintenance, and she was driving Eric's car instead. Since Eric's car was of high quality as well, she decided that she could make up a few excuses if Elliot asked her about it. Avery took Ivy out

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