His Eagle Eyes on Me

"What are you trying to say? Can't I wish for that?" Layla retorted. "Your brother-in-law and I have great genes, and it would be a waste to not have kids!"

Robert stared at her in shock.

"A wish is called a wish because it hasn't been fulfilled," Layla drawled.

Everyone who was a parent understood how Layla felt.

"Layla, I'm sure your wish will come true. Once Eric gets better, you can have your own children. I know a female friend who had a heart transplant. She gave birth to a perfectly healthy child even after the surgery," Lilith consoled her.

Layla's eyes lit up. "Really? Haha! I guess there's a great chance that my wish will come true!"

"Layla, is that really your wish?" Robert asked. "I was guessing!"

"Robert, it's New Year's and I don't want to have to beat you up." Layla shot a warning glare at Robert. "What is your wish?"

"I don't have any... It's too early for me to form a family, and I'm doing well in my studies..." Robert said.

"You're working as a basic salesperson now, right? Don't you want a promotion?" Layla teased.

"Layla, I will get a promotion even if I don't want it. My manager took a liking to me and said that it's rare for youngsters to be as hardworking and talented as I am."

listening to Robert and turned to

a

instantly

Alright, then. What do you think Ivy's wish is, Robert?" Layla asked as she could not deny that Robert had been right so

take me for a fortune teller? I can keep guessing if you are that interested. I guess

are right. I do want that," Ivy

support. I'm sure your wish will come

Ivy turned to look at Rose

just needs to be healthy!" Robert

Layla shushed him. "Rose,

be more accomplished after my graduation so that I can repay my parents for all the things that

to pay us back," Wesley

that's what I

Wesley nodded.

to get

as

work

and study

I graduate," Kiara