The only reason Layla would so obediently call him Daddy was because they were the only ones in the room.

If Hayden was there, Layla would never dare to do so.

Hayden hated Elliot so much. Between Hayden and Elliot, she would surely stand with Hayden.

Elliot's dark eyes instantly turned into a gentle delight.

"If you don't get angry with Robert, I'll call you Daddy once more." Layla saw the smiles on Elliot's face, so she started bargaining with him, "Robert is still young. I have to protect him."

Elliot's eyes reddened a little. He said hoarsely, "Layla, I'm not angry at Robert. I'm angry at myself. I wasn't thoughtful enough. I did not care enough for Shea."

"Daddy, this has nothing to do with you," Layla corrected him sternly. "Shea wanted to save Robert. Even if you didn't let her do it, she would still secretly do it. Just like how I wanted to steal your things. I knew it was wrong, but I still wanted to do it."

Layla's analogy was somewhat inappropriate, but she called him