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...” 

will happen,” the woman coaxed, “it was Elliot‘s to begin with, so let‘s

Layla‘s defenses crumbled. 

I need to talk to my brother

would happen if he doesn‘t approve? If that happens, both me and your bodyguard would die at the hands of Elliot.” Tears scrolled down the woman‘s face as she spoke, “return the box in silence and tell your brother

wipe away her tears as she struggled. She had never encountered a situation like this before and how could a six–year–old like her possibly made up her

continued,

nodded. “My brother would be mad

not your brother. It was wrong of you to take

words finally convinced Layla

the one to return

waited in

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,

sighed gloomily and took out a shovel, before walking back to the woman and point

the