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

came out normal, with the exception of his cerebral cortex being much more developed than

Hayden’s problem was psychological.

even the psychiatrists they visited could

good thing

to strangers, but she was at least

suddenly began

it up

found a place to stay,

the line was

and Layla are asleep, and my mom’s out getting groceries,” Avery replied.” When are you coming back? We should meet

come see you when I get back,” Wesley said, then his tone turned solemn as he continued, “There’s something I need to tell you. About five years ago, Elliot Foster commissioned the professor to do something for him. It was a top secret matter that the professor didn’t even reveal to me. About three days ago, Elliot Foster started gathering

Hough’s students.”

he looking

that he would pass the case on to a student of his, but

Avery was taken aback.

I’ll be able to figure out something

that your abilities have already surpassed his…” Wesley paused briefly, then continued, “I know you’re trying to avoid Elliot Foster, so I didn’t include your name in the list of the professor’s students.

out a sigh of relief. “Drinks are on me when you

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