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

of his cerebral

Hayden’s problem was psychological.

they visited could not solve

was a good thing that Layla

might not enjoy talking to strangers, but

phone suddenly began to

up and answered

found a place to

the other side of the line was Professor Hough’s assistant, Wesley

out getting groceries,” Avery replied.”

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.

Hough’s students.”

he looking

Hough’s death, they found a recording of his last phone conversation with Elliot Foster. During that call, 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 that Professor Hough

Avery was taken aback.

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

Professor Hough told me once that your abilities have already surpassed his…” Wesley paused briefly, 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 doctors after they had graduated. Nobody knows that you stayed

sigh of relief. “Drinks are on me when

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