The mother and son sat on the branch quietly and after half an hour, Hayden's muffled voice was heard saying, "Mom, let's go home."

Avery was slightly stunned for a moment, but she immediately got up and held his hand tightly.

The conflict earlier had taken place because of Elliot, who hadn't a clue about it, and Avery had told Mrs. Cooper to not inform him.

Elliot already had his hands full dealing with the wedding and Nathan White, Avery didn't want him to worry over mundane details.

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