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"Layla, there's no hurry. Take it slow," Elliot said. "Fate works in the strangest ways. You won't find what you want if you look for it.
Participate in more events, and who knows, maybe you will find someone who is meant to be in your life."
"Dad, | thought you didn't wantto chtoo late. Everyone needs to work during the day, and most social events take
place at night..." Layla chuckled.
Avery, too, could not help but giggle. "Your dad lives in his own bubble. He didn't have to put much effort into getting himself a
wife, so he thinks it's that easy for everyone."
"I can tell," Layla said. "Can | chbefore nine from now on, then?"
"As long as you take your bodyguard with you, yes," Avery said before Elliot had the chance to say anything.
"I'm going out tonight, then. | will be hlate," Layla chirped. "Il want to go to the night market. Robert, cwith me!"
"Sis, if you are going there to look for guys, why would you bringalong? I'm just going to get in your way."
Layla stared at her brother in silence, not knowing what to say.
"I'm too hot, and if | stand next to you, people would think that we are a couple. No man would approach you if | were to go with
you," said Robert.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSince they were young Robert had always followed Layla around, and she had gotten used to taking him along. Regardless of how
much they bickered, Layla would always take Robert along with her.
"Whatever. I'll get Andrew to accompany me. | think he hasn't left," she said.
"Not him, Sis! Didn't he get in the way of your other dates?"
"I'll call my best friend, then!"
"How are your best friend and her boyfriend? Are they getting married?" Avery asked. "I recall you saying something about them
getting married after graduation."
"They broke up," Layla said carelessly. "Her boyfriend isn't from here, and he returned to his hometown after graduation."
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Avery turned to look outside the window and though it was almost seven in the evening, the sky was still bright.
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"Sure."
"Make sure you empty your schedule." Avery left to get a change of clothes for Elliot.
"Avery, if we are going to Bridgedale, are we leaving Layla alone at home?" asked Elliot, realizing that his daughter would be alone.
"That's not right."
"Elliot, Layla will marry someone and move out to start her own family sooner or later. Just get used to it!" Avery brought the long-
sleeved shirt with her.
Half an hour later, Elliot took his wife and his son to Bridgedale. After Layla sent them off to the airport, she drove back to the
office.
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