When His Eyes Opened

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As she listened to deep voice, Avery‘s eyes to well up.

She not say anything, but it was as if he could feel it.

feel like crying, he asked hoarsely.

“I‘ll come see you now! The office isn‘t important.

”

took a breath, then “I’m fine.

I just feel awful thinking about how our daughter almost got death.

I imagine how painful it be to lose her.

I “I know.

can‘t lose her either.

She shouldn‘t the school after this.

” “I know.

Go and deal your company.

I‘ll take nap with Layla.

” “Alright.

Call if need anything.

“Okay.

”

That evening, everyone showed the River Villa to visit Layla.

Layla was sitting on the couch dressed a pretty nightgown and her favorite doll in her arms.

The expression on face was a gloominess way beyond her years.

She was a bundle of joy.

matter who showed at the house.

Now that she sullen and silent, nobody knew how comfort her.

“Why you go ahead and start dinner? I’ll wait for Hayden outside Layla.

I asked the bodyguard to pick Hayden up school earlier today,” Avery said to everyone.

Then, she took walked outside.

Everyone took their seats at the dining table.

“Has Tierney‘s body been with?” Tammy asked.

mother claimed Chad answered.

“Oh, I thought she didn‘t any family Then, Tammy asked “What happens their family business now? I doubt her mother knows to run a right?” Chad glanced over at Elliot, then answered, “Mr.

Foster will absorb Trust Capital.

From on, Trust Capital will to exist.

”

“Ha ha! I knew she would get what she I knew she would die a horrible death! I right on the mark!” Tammy exclaimed.

Jun grabbed one of Tammy‘s hands under table, said, “Let‘s not talk about her, Tammy.

Layla‘s gone through enough today.

talk about something else!” “Alright.

”

Hayden home moments later.

After he heard about the day‘s events, he gave Layla a hug.

“I almost died, Hayden.

”

“You‘re not dead, Layla.

Hayden released her.

“Since you‘re still alive, don‘t cry anymore.

” Layla‘s eyes still slightly red AWN(T[tI swollen.

“I‘m not crying anymore.

I’m just scared.

“I‘m here.

Don‘t be scared.

” Hayden took his and led her into the room.

“Daddy‘s here, Hayden,” Layla warned.

“I know.

”

It would be if Elliot did not show up after what happened to Layla today.

said for the few days to keep me company,” Layla softly.

won‘t be would “Do you want him to keep Hayden asked.

Layla lowered her gaze and not say a word.

“I won‘t be mad you him to you company,” said he compromised.

He would never have compromised if something serious had not happened today.

Layla just as important to him as his mother.

days later, package arrived at the Starry River Villa.

Mrs.

Cooper the package into house.

Elliot, who was sitting on the couch, asked, “What it?” “It‘s Avery.

” Mrs.

Cooper checked the on the package.

Judiciary Paternity Test Center…”