Chapter 233

"What have you been so busy with?" Elliot asked as his seething gaze bore into Avery.

Avery finished tending to his wound, then turned and packed up the first aid kit.

"I've been busy with work," she answered casually.

"You're lying. If it's work, then why aren't you going to the office?"

Elliot sat up straight, then grabbed onto Avery's arm and continued, "You've been giving me a weird

vibe recently. I can't read you at all."

"What's there to read?" Avery said. "Listen, Elliot. I'm thankful that you saved me last night and I can

buy you dinner... Or I could give you a medal."

Elliot was taken by surprise as he released Avery's arm and said, "I didn't save you for your thanks.

Take your daughter and go! Also, that bratty son of yours messed with my home's power and internet

today. If you won't discipline him, then don't mind if I do so myself!"

"I'm sorry," Avery apologized awkwardly. "I'll teach him a lesson when I get back. I promise this won't

happen again."

kit back where she found it,

as he approached her and handed

gaze landed on the giftbox in his

know exactly what was inside of it, but she

"Thank you, Elliot..."

say that she was grateful for his wish and that there

to say any of that, because Layla already accepted the

Avery was left speechless.

out an inner sigh of relief because he

Hayden and Grandma... " Layla whined sweetly as she nuzzled

her mother's shoulder.

home now,"

as she lifted her gaze to look at Elliot

watched as

children could be as gentle and obedient around him as they

them as his

children return home after much

anticipation.

ever again, Avery! That's too

eyes.

Mom. It smells amazing! Did you make my favorite clam chowder?" Avery said

to the

down at the dining table

the other hand, Layla pulled her

was

from Dirtbag Dad's house."

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