His Eagle Eyes on Me

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!"

dad wants to talk to

won't lecture me, though,

be against you getting married? Just be honest and sincere,

invite me to go shopping with you?" Layla asked. "We have always gone shopping for New Year's together." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access

year! You've moved in with Eric, and you need to shop for your new household now.

at work..." Layla said but realized that she had indeed been quite occupied. "Fine, so I'm a little busy in the past few days. You should go ahead with Ivy, then! Get the same things

for New Year's as well. Since Eric was under house arrest,

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

come over to see Dad

safe,"

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