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.

taken him for countless

came out normal, with the exception of his cerebral cortex being much

Hayden’s problem was psychological.

psychiatrists they visited could not

good thing that Layla was

strangers, but she was at least capable

suddenly began

picked it up and

found a place to stay,

the line was Professor Hough’s assistant,

Layla are asleep, and my mom’s out getting groceries,” Avery replied.” When are you coming back? We should meet up

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

Hough’s students.”

is he looking for?” Avery

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

Avery was taken aback.

something that the professor didn’t

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

you, Wesley!” Avery said as she let out a sigh of relief. “Drinks are on

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