It had become clear that Helen had only wanted Lilith to give birth to a child for the Schaffer family.Elliot's expression darkened and Ben immediately shot a look at his mother."Of course, that is if the worst scenario happens. Naturally, I want Lilith and Ben to cherish one another and grow old together. Ben, if Lilith agrees to marry you, you have to treat her well. If you dare to mistreat her, your father and I will beat some sense into you even if Elliot doesn't say anything!""I know," Ben said before looking over at Lilith. "Lilith, I know that you are way out of my league, but I promise to care for you with all I have once we get married. The reason that I've called Elliot along today is that I want him to stand witness to my promise as well. If I mistreat you or upset you in the future, you can punish me however you want."Lilith blushed.Despite his age, Ben was not shy to make romantic promises, and Lilith's heart leaped in joy over his words. The frustration she felt

"I don't care about what kind of man Avery dates, but I'm worried about you," Natalie said. "Since I mentioned Billy to you before, I worried that this might make you feel miserable. If I had not said anything, I wouldn't have to worry." "You only mentioned that he was horrendous-looking and short, right?" Elliot said casually. "I wouldn't be in misery over something like that.""That's not the worst part. Billy is a psychopath." Natalie's features twisted in pain. "People who are talented but disabled like him tend to be sick in the mind. He has all these horrible pets like snakes, lizards, mice, and spiders... Just thinking back to it gives me chills... He told me that if I want to be with him, I will need to accept his pets."Elliot fell dead silent when he heard that."Maybe it's because Avery is a doctor, so she probably won't be scared of those animals... But I don't think that's the end of his insanity," Natalie continued, "I don't understand Avery's tastes. Why would she d

"Do you need to speak to your boyfriend before going to Ylore with me?" he asked."This is my decision. Why do I have to ask for someone else's opinion? He is still just my boyfriend right now, and even if he becomes my husband in the future, he has no right to interfere with my affairs."Elliot gritted his teeth.Avery's response had revealed two things: her relationship with Billy was real, and Billy had no control over her, which meant she was not unequal to him."If that's the case, go ahead and pack! If you are not telling your boyfriend, you should at least tell Layla," he said."I know what I need to do; mind your own business!" Avery glanced outside at the rainstorm. "The rain is getting heavier. Will tonight's flight be canceled?"Elliot unlocked his phone to check the weather report. "The rain will stop at seven tonight.""Oh... Are you going now? You can take the umbrella next to the door." Avery intended on heading back to her room to pack, and she no longer wanted t

"I ordered takeaway. It should arrive soon." He glanced at the screen on his phone.Concerned that they wouldn't make it in time, she said, "Let's take it to the airport and eat it there!""We don't have to rush. We can always change our tickets.""You will do no such thing unless the flight is canceled." She could not wait to go to Ylore. "Elliot, I need closure. Whether Ivy is alive or dead, I need to know.""I feel the same."Shortly after, the food they ordered arrived.The bodyguard carried their trunks into the car and the two followed closely behind. The atmosphere was awfully awkward as they sat in the cramped space of the back seat."You are not taking your bodyguard?" she asked."My bodyguard is already at the airport.""Oh. I thought you weren't bringing him along!""I can leave him behind if you don't want me to bring him along.""Why do you always have to read too much into my words? I was just mentioning it casually and you are reading far too much out of it,"

With that, Robert led the way with his skateboard.The teacher stepped out of the pavilion, limping."You are a cripple?" The bodyguard was a straightforward man and questioned curiously.The teacher had never seen anyone so insensitive and was utterly shocked. However, since he was the bodyguard of the Foster family, she dared not lose her temper."I just twisted my ankle. I'm not a cripple.""How professional. You are still working even though you twisted your ankle," the bodyguard exclaimed.She was not sure if she wanted to burst out crying or laughing. "You've misunderstood. I twisted my ankle on my way here this morning.""Oh..." Once he had learned what had happened, he grabbed the teacher's arm and threw it across his shoulder so that her weight was mostly on him.She panicked and gaped. Her jaw dropped, but no words came out. Walking felt slightly uncomfortable after she had twisted her ankle, but she had expected the bodyguard would at least ask before actually touchi