His Eagle Eyes on Me novel Chapter 2565

He did not expect Layla to look for a suitor beyond the borders of Aryadelle.

The whole thing seemed rather absurd to him.

"Hmm, her father and brother helped her with this. She decided that she wanted to get to know more members of the opposite sex since she did not know that many men," said Avery explaining the matter to him. "How are you and your girlfriend? Have you planned on getting married?"

Eric said, "Not yet. I thought Layla intended on getting married quickly and that is why such an advert has been put out."

"If she meets someone compatible and wants to get married, we won't stop her," Avery said. "Layla is twenty-five this year. She is of a suitable age to get married."

Eric was silent for a few seconds before responding with a somewhat strangled sound.

"Eric, you don't have to feel guilty. I know that you probably like Layla, too. After all, you saw her growing up. Layla suddenly confessing her feelings to you must have frightened you, right?" Avery's tone was relaxed "Let's meet when you have the time. We can have a meal together. No matter what, I don't want to lose you as a friend."

"Avery, thank you for understanding. I was indeed frightened." Eric had been bottling his feelings. He did not know who to confide in. Now that Avery had brought it up, it opened him up. "Nadia and I are just friends."

"My guess was right. If you and Nadia had gotten together, you wouldn't have hidden it from us. Your charade might have gotten Layla to back off, but she knows that you are lying to her. The last time you met up with her, you even said that you were still single!"

"Avery, I can give her anything she wants, but this… I cannot," said Eric. "I can't give her happiness."

"Eric, you're really great. I—"

"Avery, you don't have to comfort me. I know myself. Even if you and Elliot don't object to it, I won't say yes to her." Eric understood clearly that there were too many things standing between him and Layla.

"You know I've always been very tolerant of the children. I won't stop them from doing anything, as long as they are sure of it," Avery said. "Actually, no matter who stops her, in the end, it is still Layla's choice. Elliot and Hayden love her a lot, too."