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. 1

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.

Avery had taken him for countless physical examinations.

Every single checkup came out normal, with the exception of his cerebral cortex being much more

developed than the average person.

Hayden's problem was psychological.

they visited could not solve

a good thing that Layla

might not enjoy talking to strangers, but she was at least capable

phone suddenly began

up and answered

found a

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did. Hayden and Layla are asleep, and my mom's out getting groceries," Avery replied.

We should meet up when you

you when I get back," Wesley said, then his tone turned solemn as

I need to tell you. About five years ago, Elliot Foster

It was a top secret matter

ago, Elliot Foster started gathering information on Professor

looking for?" Avery wondered.

Professor Hough's death, they found a recording of

Elliot Foster. During that call, the professor told

he died before he could mention a name. I'm guessing... You're the

was

Avery was taken aback.

be able to figure out something

years."

you are. Professor

Wesley paused briefly, then continued,

didn't include your name in the list of the professor's students. I only gave

after they had graduated. Nobody knows that you stayed on at

graduated. There's no way he'll be able to find

sigh of relief. "Drinks are on me when you get

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