"Layla, did the reporters give you an interview just now?" Eric asked.

"Hmm, they just asked some questions," Layla said with a yawn, "Uncle Eric! I'm sleepy! I want to sleep."

Eric lifted her. "Go sleep! Once you're up, you can be with your Mommy in Bridgedale."

Layla initially had a tired expression, but after hearing what he said, she smiled sweetly. "I miss Mommy. I have so many things I want to tell her…" Layla said softly and closed her eyes.

In Bridgedale, Avery had been busy preparing for the surgery the past few days. Mrs. Cooper and another nanny had been taking good care of Robert.

Avery occasionally came to see Robert, because they had agreed to spend New Year's Eve together, Tammy was in charge of curating the menu for dinner. She passed it to Avery to have a look.

Avery looked at the menu and said respectfully, "You're much more knowledgeable when it comes to food. I trust you."

"Avery, you won't mind if I bring another person along, right?" Tammy took the menu ba