Chapter 139

“Avery, I’m going to get some groceries. Get some rest if you’re tired,” Laura said.

Avery opened up their suitcases and took out their belongings one by one.

“Be careful out there, Mom. I’m not tired, so I’ll start unpacking our stuff.”

“Okay, I’ll head out now.”

Once Laura was gone, the house instantly fell into a calm silence.

Avery quickly finished unpacking, then got up and checked on the kids.

Layla was still fast asleep while Hayden lay next to her with his eyes shut.

When Avery left the room, she sighed as a hint of sadness washed over her face.

Hayden was a healthy child, but he was different from other kids.

He was a quiet boy that refused to speak to strangers.

He was already four years old, but he had never gone to school.

him

out normal, with the exception of his cerebral cortex

Hayden’s problem was psychological.

visited could

thing that

enjoy talking to strangers, but she was at least

suddenly

up and answered

you found a

line was

Hayden and Layla are asleep, and my mom’s out getting groceries,” Avery replied.” When are you coming back? We should meet up

to tell you. About five years ago, Elliot Foster commissioned the professor

Hough’s students.”

he looking for?” Avery

the professor told him that he would pass the case on to a student of his, but he died before he could mention a name. I’m guessing… You’re the student

Avery was taken aback.

something that the professor didn’t manage to solve after

the list of the professor’s students. I only gave him a list of students who

out a sigh of relief.

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