When His Eyes Opened

Tammy and were seated next to the window.

They had a good view.

“Mom!” Layla ran toward Avery while her brother’s hand.

Avery lifted them up and sat them down on the couch.

“Did you have in kindergarten today?”

Layla shook her head.

“Mom, the teacher says need to poke our next week… I’m scared…”

“It’s a blood test.

They going to check our blood sugar levels,” said Hayden.

Realizing what her daughter meant, immediately comforted and said, “Don’t be scared, baby.

It will just be a pinch.

”

Layla’s attention was instantly the cake the table.

“Mom, whose birthday is it today, Tammy?”

Tammy shook her with a smile.

“We are having an early celebration for you brother’s birthday! Surprised?” then took out two wrapped gifts and them children.

“I accepted the gift excitedly and said, “Thank you, Tammy! I love you so much!”

“I too!” Tammy patted Layla on head.

Avery signaled Hayden to accept the gift, so he with blush face said, “Thank

you.

”

“You’re welcome! Open them up! I’ll get it changed you don’t like it!” Tammy told them how to open the box.

pull the ribbon, it pop open.

”

Soon, the children had unwrapped gifts.

had gotten Layla a beautiful doll that was Layla’s image.

“Wow, I like it much! Isn’t this me?” lifted model up and planted a kiss it.

the same as Layla’s.

He looked at the doll; he could not say he liked it, but he did it.

came the food, and once everything out of kitchen, on birthday hats children.

just have a simple celebration this year.

will arrange a birthday party for you the when I the chance,” promised.

“Mom, as long you are us, we don’t care if there’s a party!” said sweetly.

“It’s a shame that Grandma isn’t around anymore.

said to Hayden and I chocolate cake before she passed away.

”

The smile on Avery’s face froze.

immediately changed subject.

you want cake, Layla? Let’s cut it!”

“We need to make a wish first, Tammy.

” Layla picked up the and “We need to candles and sing song!”

Meanwhile, at the a tall figure stood still.

The man’s dark, brooding eyes onto Avery’s familiar face, before moving to look at Hayden and Layla.

Elliot saw birthday hats on their heads thought to himself, “Today’s birthday?”

“Mr.

Foster, this way,” the person behind said respectfully.

Elliot ignored walked directly toward Avery.

Confused, could only follow him without what was happening.