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.

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.

had taken him for countless physical

the exception of his cerebral cortex

Hayden’s problem was psychological.

psychiatrists they visited

was a good thing that Layla was

not enjoy talking to strangers, but she was at

phone suddenly began

picked it up and answered

a place to

of the line was Professor Hough’s

my mom’s out getting groceries,” Avery replied.” When

About five years ago, Elliot Foster commissioned

Hough’s students.”

he looking for?”

professor told him that he would pass the case on to a student of his, but he died before he could mention a name. I’m guessing… You’re the student that Professor Hough was

Avery was taken aback.

figure out something that the professor

include your name in the list of the professor’s students. I only gave him a list of students who became doctors after they had graduated.

you, Wesley!” Avery said as she let out a sigh of relief. “Drinks

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