When His Eyes Opened

Avery got up from bed, she looked at the series of numbers for a few seconds before answering the call

She never thought that once the call got through, a video appeared.

“Mommy!” Hayden’s crisp voice came through.

Avery looked at Hayden’s face and said excitedly, “Hayden! How did you call me on video?”

“I hacked into the camp’s internet and called using a virtual account.” Hayden had a rare smile. 

“Mommy, is Layla back already?”

“She is, but she just went out with Uncle Mike. They are not back yet.” Avery’s face was filled with tenderness, “Hayden, are you adapting well there? Your teacher just called me a few days ago and said that you made a few international  friends.”

“Mommy, I’m grown up. You don’t have to worry about me.” Hayden’s voice sounded like a little man

“How could I not worry about you? Even if you’ve grown up in the future, I’ll still miss you and worry about you.” Avery looked at her son’s face. No matter how much she looked it was not enough for her. 

“There are ten more days before I can go and see you!”

you a video call

Avery asked worriedly. “What if your teacher

you on video with my

was extremely proud. At the same time, she

call. Please persuade Layla to stop thinking of earning money in the entertainment industry anymore. I’m not short of money. I can pay back the money I owe Elliot on my own. I don’t need you to worry. Right now, the most

talk

her too, but

Even if Avery did not tell him, Hayden would still call Mike because he saw how puffy and reddened Avery’s eyes have been from crying. If he were to ask her why she was

and Mike soon picked up

Mommy cry?” Hayden furrowed his brows with a serious expression.

just video

up with something. He hesitated whether

Layla saw Hayden and

to play with me! I miss you so much! Woo, woo! I miss you to

don’t interrupt.” Hayden doused Layla’s enthusiasm. Layla obediently

said, “There is a woman who made up her face to look like your Mommy and tried to seduce Elliot. Yesterday, she managed to get him to stay for dinner. Elliot already said that he would look for your Mommy in the afternoon , but he

finally shows his true colors,” Hayden