Chapter 96

At ten in the morning, a Rolls-Roice stopped in front of the gate of an old community house. The door

of the car flung open, and a tall figure alighted the vehicle. Elliot was wearing a long navy blue quilted

coat, a gray scarf, and a pair of brand new leather boots. Even though he was dressed warmly, his face

was pale and haggard. His cold and noble temperament was incompatible with everything around him.

The driver and bodyguard followed Elliot, carrying expensive gifts.

Laura trotted from the kitchen to open the door when she heard a knock. She was shocked to see

Elliot.

"Why are you here?" Laura froze, then she opened the door, urging, "Come in! I heard that you are

sick. Are you okay?"

Although it was early winter, it was not cold enough to wear a jacket.

Elliot glanced at the clean floor and hesitated. "Do we need to remove our shoes?"

Laura immediately shook her head. "No, there's no need! Come in!"

saw the gift boxes the driver and

so

confused.

with her last night. Laura had dared not ask her

guessed that her daughter had broken up with Elliot for good,

Laura had never expected Elliot to come

Elliot walked

placed the gifts in the living room, they

turned on the heating.

You and Avery... last night..." Laura appeared to be in a dilemma, and she did not

broach the subject.

and he said, "I didn't see her last night.

between her and me."

anything about you. So I don't know what to say." Laura

water and added, "You don't look that great. You should

fine." He took the glass and

at him. A

and unapproachable the last

the question she had been harboring in her

for Avery? I divorced her father when she was very young, and she did not

in; she did not

If you don't like her,

Elliot took a sip of water

man, Charlie Tierney. You may not know

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