Ten days later, Eric was discharged from the hospital and boarded Elliot's private jet right away to head back to Aryadelle.
Once he landed, Elliot had his subordinates send Eric and his parents back to their home.
As the car drove away, Elliot tapped Layla on the shoulder. "Let's go! We are heading has well. Your brother and sister miss
you."
She sobered and said gloomily, "Dad, he still hasn't agreed to marry me."
"There's no point forcing him into it. Let's wait until he gets better!"
She scowled and mumbled, "He is so stubborn!"
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"If he wasn't like that, you wouldn't love him so much," Elliotmented.
Elliot was right.
Layla loved Eric for his talent but also for his character.
It was important that two people had a mutual understanding of each other's characters if they wanted a long-term relationship.
The two went into the car, and the driver started driving toward Ivy's university.
They were going to pick Ivy up and head htogether.
One hour later, they picked Ivy up from Southern University. lvy was excited to see her family.
"Guys, are you alright?! | miss you all!"
"We are perfectly fine! | might have even gained weight," Layla said.
Ivy studied Layla's face. "You didn't! You are still so thin."
"Don't try to console me. Mom got our servant to makeall these dishes, and my trousers are getting a bit too tight to fit me."
Layla chuckled. "How have you been? How's school? Are you getting along with your classmates?"
"Yeah!" Ivy did not want to say anything that might worry them. "I will be an intern at the TV station this winter holiday, and Mr.
Gardner said if | perform well, | can keep being an intern there until | graduate."
"I heard that you are working the night shift though." Layla studied her sympathetically.
"That's just the beginning. If | perform well, they might adjust the schedule." Ivy felt extremely motivated. "Don't worry about me. |
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"I'm happy as long as you are." She patted Ivy on the head. "If you are doing something you love, it will never feel exhausting."
"You are absolutely right, Layla."
"Haha! That's because I'm speaking from experience." Layla felt the sway about Eric. Despite all the objections, she still
wanted to gamble on it. "You have to be my bridesmaid when | get married!"
Ivy blushed. "Layla, when are you getting married?"
"Within the year." Layla had everything planned.
"Oh. Great! | want to pay Uncle E- | mean, my brother-in-law a visit. Layla,e with me!"
"Sure," Layla paused, before adding, "he hasn't agreed to marry me, so don't call him that in front of him."