That man was tall, thin, and possessed graceful facial features along with a timid-looking gaze. He was probably Adrian.

Avery took Adrian's hand and walked to Elliot.

"Adrian, this is your big brother, Elliot," Avery said to Adrian.

Adrian was a little scared when he looked at Elliot's stern and gloomy face, but he obediently said, "Hello, Big Br—"

"Don't call me that! I'm not your big brother!" Elliot interrupted him immediately. At the same time, he looked at Avery and said, "Come up here right now, Avery!"

Avery knew that Elliot would be angry because she brought Adrian there without discussing it with him in advance.

A discussion would have been pointless since he would never agree to let her bring Adrian there.

"Don't be afraid. He looks fierce, but he's actually a good person," Avery reassured him and walked upstairs.

The two of them went to the second floor and entered the master bedroom.

"Don't be mad, Elliot. Hear me out." Avery walked up to him and looked gently at