When His Eyes Opened

 “Elliot,” she called out his name. 

“Just eat, will you!”

He unconsciously curled his lips into a beautiful smile.

Satisfied, he turned around and followed her into the living room.

When Mrs. Cooper saw the two of them coming in, she immediately smiled and said, ” Dinner’s ready. I’ll check and see if Layla has finished her homework.”

Layla had just started elementary school. She had homework every day, and lots of it too.

Avery decided to hire a tutor just to supervise Layla’s daily homework.

Layla was not particularly enthusiastic about learning, and it would be quite difficult for her to keep up if she was not given the necessary push.

Fortunately, Layla was quite obedient and basically worked hard to complete the special exercises Avery gave her. Elliot walked to the crib and hesitated for a few seconds before picking Robert up. Avery chided him, “Didn’t you say you had no energy to step out of my courtyard because you’re too hungry?”. 

Elliot took it all in stride and was fine with whatever she said as long as she did not stop him from holding the baby.

I can feel my energy coming back whenever I see

just replenish your energy by carrying the baby every day! It’d save Mrs. Scarlet the trouble of cooking

while responding to her, “I don’t mind starving to death, but I’m worried

cheeks turned red and she

can’t bear that sight?

went to the bathroom to

eyes. The boy’s eyes were shining faintly, like a pair of black gems that were

completely drawn

feelings for Robert were not as strong when the boy was just born. That was why it was difficult for him to face

back, he felt that he was

boy never did anything

a sudden. He spat out some saliva and made baby noises. Elliot was amused by Robert’s silly yet

silly

out of the bathroom and was far from amused when she heard his words. Her face turned cold in

the baby?” Elliot realized that he had said something wrong, and immediately

my good little boy!” Over at the stairs, Layla dashed down.