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 for countless physical

exception of his cerebral cortex

Hayden’s problem was psychological.

even the psychiatrists they visited could not

good thing that Layla

might not enjoy talking to strangers, but she was at least capable of

suddenly

it up and answered the

found a

the line was Professor Hough’s

Hayden and Layla are asleep, and my mom’s out getting groceries,” Avery replied.” When are you coming

see you when I get back,” Wesley said, then his tone turned solemn as he continued, “There’s something I need to tell you. About five years ago, Elliot Foster commissioned the professor to do something for him. It was a top secret matter that the professor didn’t even reveal to me. About three days ago, Elliot

Hough’s students.”

he looking for?”

would pass the case on to a

Avery was taken aback.

able to figure out something that the professor didn’t manage to solve after

then continued, “I know you’re trying to avoid Elliot Foster, so I didn’t include your name in the list of the professor’s students. I only gave him a list of students who became

Avery said as she let out a sigh of relief. “Drinks are on me

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