When His Eyes Opened

Chapter 794

After Elliot explained his reason, Mike bawled in a fit of laughter. 

“From your gift–picking skills, I have reasons to believe that you only attracted Avery because of your face and your money,” Mike teased him mercilessly.

“She doesn‘t like my money,” Elliot corrected him. 

“You can earn money, that means you have capabilities. You‘re not all useless.” Mike roared in laughter, “By the way, I heard that Layla has called you Daddy last night. You got a daughter for free. I‘m sure you‘re delighted?” 

“You sure don‘t mince your words.” Elliot furrowed his brows.

What did he mean by free? Layla was his daughter. This was a fact. If Layla was willing to let him raise her, he would take the time out to do so too. 

“The truth is always harsher. How are you and Avery doing? Are you still at a standoff?” Mike changed into a subject that made Elliot feel worse. 

“Shea‘s funeral has been done. Let her rest in peace! You still have to live your life.” 

“Are you asking me to go to Bridgedale and take her home?” There were hints of mockery in Elliot‘s tone, “She treated Shea, yet she didn‘t tell me. No matter what she does, she always places herself first and I‘m at the last.” 

his hands on his waist, trying to talk sense into

You didn‘t want children, but she chose to have kids, so she gave you up! Until now, I still don‘t understand why you insist on not having children!”

is retarded, and so was I! Do you know Shea‘s condition is much more serious than mine? All because she is a girl! My father not only hates retards, but he is also a misogynist! I received the best treatment when I was young, yet Shea got worse after being beaten up by

would spill out all of the things that have to do with his reputation. He blushed and awkwardly turned around, pouring Elliot a cup

for this anymore?” Mike touched his nose.” Don‘t worry, I won‘t say a word of this. Chad

water, but

If this were to spread, others would surely talk.” Mike analyzed, putting himself in Elliot‘s

that Avery would look down on

person, I just don‘t want

him, “Since the three children are healthy, you don‘t have to think that your genes are inferior anymore. Also, your condition was healed when you were young, which

had the power and wealth to cover up that ugly scar. He did

pain. He suddenly had compassion

give you a hard

pity.” Elliot put down the cup without

don‘t need Avery to

around and walked into the cold