When His Eyes Opened

Chapter 783

But how did Elliot realize that she was the one who took the box?Unsettled, Layla had no clue as to what to do when there was no one else she could rely on. 

“I... I don‘t know... Auntie, I want to go home.” Layla lowered her gaze and tried to exit the bathroom.

The woman stood before the door and stopped her from getting out. 

“Layla, I know that you might be a little scared right now. So am I,” she lowered her voice,” but if you don‘t tell me where the box is, not only will Elliot me, he will kill the bodyguard who sent you here as well. You should have heard what kind of a man he is, right?” 

Layla shook her head frantically without a moment of hesitation. “Is he going to kill me, too, if I don‘t say anything? No way! He won‘t do that!” 

“He is definitely not going to kill you. You are his daughter, after all. But do you want to see the bodyguard who sent you here die?” The woman‘s voice was soft, yet filled with threats. 

Layla‘s eyes reddened as she sobbed, “no... I don‘t want my bodyguard to die...” 

to do is to return it and nothing bad will happen,” the woman coaxed,

Layla‘s defenses crumbled. 

to talk to my brother

hands of Elliot.” Tears scrolled down the woman‘s face

never encountered a

at your house? Let me send you back, okay?” The woman continued,

brother would be mad if he

your brother. It was wrong of you to take something that isn‘t yours to begin

woman’s words finally convinced Layla to let her guard down.

be the one to return it; it could be a good thing to pretend that nothing had ever

Starry River Villa. The woman and the bodyguard waited in the yard while

had ever felt so alone. Mike and Hayden were not at home and there were only nannies left to clean the house. Had any of them been at home, she would have rushed towards

before walking back to the woman

the