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."

the first aid kit back where she found it, then picked up

out as he approached her and handed her a box.

on the

was inside of it, but she could tell it was

"Thank you, Elliot..."

that she was grateful for his wish and

not get a chance to say any of that, because Layla already

Avery was left speechless.

let out an inner sigh of relief because he expected Avery

Mommy! I miss Hayden and Grandma... "

her mother's shoulder.

home

as she lifted her gaze

watched as they

obedient around him as

perhaps treat them as

and the children return home after much Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to

anticipation.

ever again, Avery! That's too dangerous!" Laura said

eyes.

Did you make my favorite clam chowder?" Avery said

way to

was starving, so he sat himself down at the dining table after

hand, Layla pulled her brother into their

I was today,

from Dirtbag Dad's house."

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