Chapter 230
Could there be another child in the house?!
Elliot took in a cold breath!
He walked out of the room and saw Layla’s tiny body trembling with tears at the top of the stairs.
It was Avery’s daughter!
How ridiculous!
When did she get in here?
How was he unaware of this?
Could it be that the mansion‘s most advanced security system was completely useless against them?
Elliot suddenly remembered how they only managed to get the mansion‘s network back up and running two hours ago.
Layla was carrying a backpack in the shape of a bunny.
She held a bunny doll in one hand and held onto the banister with the other, as she sobbed and carefully made her way down the stairs.
She did not notice Elliot following behind her.
the bottom of the stairs and stared with eyes of
out of thin
I‘m crying so loud... She‘s
cries came one after another, similar to the rhythm of an engine starting up.
Tate‘s
and carried her
pouted and asked through teary eyes, “Did my Mommy and brother leave?”
hours ago. When did you
Cooper carried Layla over to the couch, then
little girl and
could tell right away that she was Avery’s biological
did not dare ask about
reckoned that Elliot had already looked into
nobody was around... I‘ve been here for so long… I came to look for my Mommy! I miss her so much...” Layla sniffled. “Why didn‘t they
Layla’s side and glanced at her little
want you looking at me!” Layla cried as she shot a glare at Elliot, then
mood instantly
she put on such a righteous face after sneaking into his
was the result of Avery‘s
emerged from her
happily rushed
but did not
was next to Layla, Shea offered her hand
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