Chapter 233

“What have you been so busy with?” Elliot asked as his seething gaze bore into Avery.

Avery finished tending to his wound, then turned and packed up the first aid kit.

“I’ve been busy with work,” she answered casually.

“You‘re lying. If it‘s work, then why aren‘t you going to the office?”

Elliot sat up straight, then grabbed onto Avery’s arm and continued, “You‘ve been giving me a weird vibe recently. I can’t read you at all.”

“What‘s there to read?” Avery said. “Listen, Elliot. I‘m thankful that you saved me last night and I can buy you dinner... Or I could give you a medal.”

Elliot was taken by surprise as he released Avery‘s arm and said, “I didn‘t save you for your thanks. Take your daughter and go! Also, that bratty son of yours messed with my home’s power and internet today. If you won‘t discipline him, then don‘t mind if I do so myself!”

“I’m sorry,” Avery apologized awkwardly. “I‘ll teach him a lesson when I get back. I promise this won‘t happen again.”

Avery put the first aid kit back where she found it, then picked up Layla and prepared to leave.

Avery!” Elliot called out as he approached her and handed her a box. “Happy birthday.”

on the giftbox in his hand.

inside of it, but she could tell it was

“Thank you, Elliot...”

grateful for his wish and that there was

say any of that, because Layla already accepted the gift

left

of relief because he expected Avery to reject

home, Mommy! I miss Hayden and Grandma...” Layla whined sweetly as she nuzzled against her

going home now,” Avery

were a mess as she lifted her gaze to look

watched as

Avery‘s children could be as gentle and obedient around him as they were with her, he felt like he could

saw Avery and the

you’re tired ever again, Avery! That‘s too dangerous!” Laura said through

Mom. It smells amazing! Did you make my favorite clam chowder?” Avery said as she made her way

was starving, so he sat himself down at

the other hand, Layla pulled her brother into their room.

today, Hayden?” Layla bragged. “I took something back from Dirtbag Dad’s house.”

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