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.

the psychiatrists they visited could

thing that Layla was

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

suddenly began to

up and answered the

a place

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

back? We should meet up

see you when I get back," Wesley said, then his

something I need to tell you. About five years ago,

was a top secret matter that

started gathering information on Professor Hough's students."

looking for?" Avery wondered.

Professor Hough's death, they found a recording

During that call, the professor told him that he

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

Hough was talking

Avery was taken aback.

out something that the professor didn't manage to

years."

are. Professor Hough

surpassed his..." Wesley paused briefly, then continued, "I know you're trying to avoid

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

graduated. Nobody knows that you stayed on

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

you, Wesley!" Avery said as she let out a sigh of

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