When His Eyes Opened

Chapter 789 

Layla took the phone and looked at her mother from the screen, before muttering, “Mom, he didn’t knock when he came in...so I thought bad people had come inside...” 

She did not have the courage to confess to Avery.If only her brother was around.

Layla decided that he would tell her brother about what happened when he got home so that he could help come up with a solution. 

Avery relaxed at Layla‘s explanation and said gently, “Layla, I feel like you are in a bad mood today. Did something happen at your classmate‘s place? Don‘t be scared, you can tell me anything.” 

Elliot stood by the side and felt odd when he heard what Avery said. 

“Layla went to her classmate‘s house today?‘ He thought, ‘it must have something to do with why she is acting odd.‘ 

“I‘m fine, Mom,” Layla said while sneaking a glance at Elliot‘s direction. 

“If something happened, you have to tell me. You can call me anytime you want,” Avery reminded. 

said and blew a kiss at the

video call ended, Layla handed Mike his

the phone away and stared at Elliot warily. “Who

said, “I want to apologize to her for scaring her

to talk to her alone.” Mike wasn‘t sure what Elliot was thinking, so there

you.” Elliot turned his attention to Layla and

had buried herself into Mike‘s arms but instantly felt less frightened at Elliot‘s words.She struggled to get down and lifted her chin. “I

her to the guest room on the first floor. Once they were

gently closed the door

are you so scared of me, Layla?” Elliot couldn‘t wait to ask, “what happened when you were at your classmate‘s house today? Your mom isn‘t around right now, so you

someone to her classmate‘s house, asking

relationship. I will bear the responsibility of a father protect you with everything I have.” Elliot opened up to her when

look for me and threaten to kill my bodyguard...?” Layla clenched her fists

that someone had threatened Layla using his name!