His Eagle Eyes on Me novel Chapter 1481

"I didn't tell you beforehand because you're not going to be alone on stage," the teacher explained with a smile. "The emcee will ask you how you raise your children and you'll be invited to share your views on our school. You may answer however you please."

Avery nodded. "Okay."

She was no stranger to making small talk during official functions.

Layla’s dance performance ended half an hour later and the audience burst into applause.

Avery was invited onto the stage amidst the raucous applause, and she put on a proud and dignified expression.

She had recorded Layla’s entire performance on her cell phone earlier and felt that she should have brought a DSLR camera if she knew Layla could dance so well.

Avery walked to the stage and took the microphone from the emcee.

"Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to participate in our school's activities, Ms. Tate. I wonder if Layla's father is here," the emcee asked with a smile.

Laughter ensued following that remark.

The news that Elliot was discharged from the hospital in a wheelchair had made the headlines in the past couple of days, and even the elementary school students in the audience knew about it. There was no way the host was unaware of that.

Avery smiled to hide the panic on her face. "Layla's father didn't attend because he's sick."

"That’s a shame. I actually wanted to ask whether you were the one who broke his leg," the host said with a grin. "I guess not, because Layla's a good child, and I'm sure it's because she has a harmonious and happy family."

Avery responded, "I do have a good relationship with Layla's father, but that in no way implies that discordant families can't raise good children."

"I see. Do you demand much of Layla, generally?"

"I don't want Daddy to come here!" Layla puffed out her cheeks. "My teacher knows that Daddy has a wife outside, ;c.

Layla requested for Avery to bring her out for a walk after the event but Avery did not agree to it.

"Your father's sick today. He wants us to go back as soon as the event ends."

"Is he a baby? Why does he need someone to take care of him when he's sick?!"

"He hasn't healed yet, so let's treat him as a baby for now." Avery led her daughter into the car.

The weekend came soon after, and Eric paid Avery and Elliot a visit as he was going to bring Layla to an event.

"I attended an event at Layla's school on Friday and watched Layla's dance performance. She has made so much progress and I have to thank you for all that." Avery sincerely thanked him.

"Layla is incredibly talented, and I can't claim credit for that." Eric glanced across Elliot and he said flippantly, "You should consider finding another husband since he has two wives."