Chapter 240 “Let‘s have lunch together,” Elliot said, offering an invitation to Avery.

Avery met his eyes and asked, “Have you been waiting out here this entire time?”

Elliot had no comment.

If he were not waiting for her, he would have left a long time ago.

Avery looked up at the sun.

It was early fall, so it was not as hot out, but the afternoon sun was still rather blazing.

“Where‘s Shea?” she asked.

Elliot shot a look over to the parking lot, then said, “She‘s in the car.”

“I see... You two go ahead! My mom cooked, so we‘re going home for lunch,” Avery said, declining his offer without hesitation.

She could not figure out what Elliot was thinking by asking her to eat at the same table as Shea.

Did he not feel shame?

Even if he wanted to two–time... No, three–time, there was no need for him to be this obvious about it!

“I made a reservation at that restaurant over there,” Elliot said as if he was unfazed by Avery’s rejection. “I need to send Shea to school later, and you need to send Hayden there, too. Let’s have lunch, then send them to school.”

pursed her lips.

moment’s consideration, she refused once again.

I‘ll take the

would not work, Elliot decided to go with a more aggressive

so afraid of having lunch with me? Can‘t we have a meal together after the divorce? Or are you avoiding me because you’re

was speechless

Hayden’s hand and walked in the direction

the car to

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them were seated, they ordered their food. The awkward silence made the atmosphere

couple of dishes, then handed

passed the menu to Shea and let

thing as her heart burned

water, then picked it up and threw her head

It was hot water!

She was burned!

immediately shot to his feet, grabbed the

a jug of

iced water,” he said

took a gulp of cold water, then said, “I‘m fine.”

thinking? How could you be so absent minded?” Elliot said as he gazed deeply at

said, “You can ask what I‘m thinking

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